transmute

Definition of "transmute"
  1. The process by which the nature of ownership of a property is transformed or altered
How to use "transmute" in a sentence
  1. The couple decided to transmute their separate properties into joint ownership.
  2. Upon marriage, some states automatically transmute separate property to community property.
  3. The law allows you to transmute personal assets into business assets.

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