Severally: meaning, definitions and examples

legal context

Severally refers to an action or situation where something is done or occurs independently or individually. In legal terms, it often describes how obligations or responsibilities can be fulfilled by each party separately, rather than collectively. This term is commonly used in contracts to clarify that parties can act independently without needing the agreement of others. It emphasizes the individuality of participants in an arrangement, ensuring they are responsible for their own actions.

distinctly, independently, individually, separately

Examples of usage

• The defendants were found liable severally.

• Each partner shares the profits severally.

• The debts can be settled severally among the parties.