condominium
an apartment house, office building, or other multiple-unit complex, the units of which are individually owned, each owner receiving a recordable deed to the individual unit purchased, including the right to sell, mortgage, etc., that unit and sharing in joint ownership of any common grounds, passageways, etc.
a unit in such a building.
International Law.
joint sovereignty over a territory by several states.
the territory itself.
joint or concurrent dominion.
Origin of condominium
1Other words from condominium
- min·i-con·do·min·i·um, noun
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How to use condominium in a sentence
Buying a condominium to downsize into is a popular option as well.
More than two weeks ago, a 12-story condominium in Surfside, Florida collapsed in the early hours of June 24.
America’s obsession with newness is making old buildings unsafe | Anne Quito | July 9, 2021 | QuartzIn the medium term, insurance companies may decide to reprice their policies for oceanside condominiums, raising the cost of living there and likely decreasing their value.
‘The Fear Is Very Real.’ The Surfside Collapse Is Renewing Focus on Climate Change Risks | Justin Worland | July 2, 2021 | TimeThe street is lined with residential homes, businesses and condominiums that are being built with promises of completion this summer.
Firefighters extricate a construction worker from the rubble after building collapses in Northwest Washington | Peter Hermann, Clarence Williams | July 1, 2021 | Washington PostThe roof of the building was recently being replaced and other repairs were planned, according to an attorney for the building’s condominium association.
Before condo collapse, rising seas have long pressured Miami coastal properties | Josh Partlow, Darryl Fears, Jim Morrison, Jon Swaine | June 25, 2021 | Washington Post
The most important point at starting was thought to be to get rid of the 'condominium.'
The Life of John of Barneveld, 1609-15, Volume I. | John Lothrop MotleyI also had the honour of making the acquaintance of the British judge and of most of the condominium officials.
Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific | Felix SpeiserVila is merely the administration centre, and consists of nothing but a few stores and the houses of the condominium officials.
Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific | Felix Speiser
British Dictionary definitions for condominium
/ (ˌkɒndəˈmɪnɪəm) /
joint rule or sovereignty
a country ruled by two or more foreign powers
US and Canadian : Sometimes shortened to: condo Compare cooperative (def. 5)
an apartment building in which each apartment is individually wholly owned and the common areas are jointly owned
the title under which an apartment in such a building is owned
Origin of condominium
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