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homeowners' association
[ hohm-oh-nerzuh-soh-see-ey-shuhn, uh-soh-shee‐ ]
/ ˈhoʊmˌoʊ nərz əˌsoʊ siˈeɪ ʃən, əˌsoʊ ʃi‐ /
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noun
an organization in a condominium or other planned housing community that makes and enforces rules about the appearance and maintenance of properties and that maintains common areas with money from membership fees. Abbreviation: HOA
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Also called home·own·er as·so·ci·a·tion .
Origin of homeowners' association
First recorded in 1925–30
Words nearby homeowners' association
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How to use homeowners' association in a sentence
Did your homeowners association give in to your request for a 280-volt outlet for quick charges?