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beneficial interest

noun/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl ˈɪntrəst/

C1CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

The right to enjoy or profit from property whose legal title is held by another.

Although her name was off the deeds, she claimed a beneficial interest through her contributions to the mortgage.

Similar: equitable interest

Topic: Property in Legal English

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