noun
a brief summary or outline of the ownership history of a piece of real property, including transfers, liens, and encumbrances
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The lawyer reviewed the abstract of title to ensure all property rights were properly documented.
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I had to look over the abstract of title before finalizing the property purchase.
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I skimmed through the abstract of title to make sure everything was legit.
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The abstract of title is like a roadmap to the history of the property.