community property

noun

: property held jointly by a married couple

Examples of community property in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And if the legal responsibility for a particular debt is unclear, especially in a community property state, getting guidance from a qualified debt expert or financial professional can help clarify where each spouse stands. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Moving doesn’t automatically transform every asset into community property or separate property, however. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Aug. 2026

For couples living in a community property state, this may mean assets get divided 50/50. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 10 July 2026

Alaska is unique because couples can choose to opt into a community property system for certain assets. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

community property

see also:

property