"joint and several" meaning in All languages combined

See joint and several on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} joint and several (not comparable)
  1. (law, of a legal obligation) Undertaken by or assigned to two or more parties, each having liability for the entire obligation. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Law

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