WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
comˈmu•ni•ty ˈprop•er•ty, n. [uncountable]
  1. Lawproperty of a husband and wife, considered in some states to be jointly owned.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
community property, [U.S. Law.]
  1. Law(in some states) property acquired by a husband, wife, or both together, that is considered by law to be jointly owned and equally shared.
  • 1920–25

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