realty

English

/ˈɹil̩ti/

noun
Definitions
  • real estate; a piece of real property; land.
  • (legal) The property that goes to the heirs of the deceased, as distinguished from the personalty, which goes to the executor or administrator of the estate.
  • (obsolete) reality
  • (obsolete) loyalty; faithfulness; fealty
  • (obsolete) royalty

Etymology

Derived from Middle French realité (possession, property).

Origin

Middle French

realité

Gloss

possession, property

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