HABILIS CAUSA TRANSFERENDI DOMINII

habilis causa transferendi dominii (hab-[schwa]-lis kaw-z[schwa] trans-f[ schwa]-ren-dI d[schwa]-min-ee-I). [Law Latin] Hist. An adequate title for transferring the property. • The phrase appeared in reference to the grantor’s power and intention to convey the property; the title had to be sufficient to support the conveyance of property. — Also spelled habilis causa transferrendi dominii.