Meaning & use

Solidary

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Marked by or based on solidarity, common interests, or mutual responsibility; in law, jointly and individually liable.

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The strikers presented a solidary front against the company's demands.

Under the contract, the partners bear solidary responsibility for any debts.

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In legal contexts, especially in civil-law systems, 'solidary obligation' means each party can be held liable for the whole debt, similar to 'joint and several' in common law.

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