Avhending

Avhending is a term in civil law describing the act of disposing of or transferring ownership or other property rights from one party to another. It is the lateral move by which property or rights pass from the seller or transferor to a buyer or transferee. The concept covers a range of dispositions, including sale, gift, donation, assignment of contractual rights, and other forms of transfer.

In most legal systems, an avhending involves several common elements. There is typically a valid agreement between the parties, delivery or transfer of possession or title, and, for certain assets such as real estate, a formal registration or recording in a public registry. The moment of transfer can also determine when risks associated with the property pass from the transferor to the transferee.

Forms of avhending include market transactions (sale), voluntary transfers (gift or donation), and assignment of rights (such as assignment of a contract or of intellectual property). Some transfers require formalities, notarial acts, or taxes, depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the asset.

Avhending is distinct from licensing, leasing, or lending, which grant use rights without transferring full ownership. It is a central concept in property law, contract law, and civil law, shaping how property and rights circulate within an economy.