Sekirov Dictionary

jointure

/ˈdʒɔɪn.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/

noun2

  1. An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy after her husband's death, for her own life at least, in satisfaction of dower.
  2. (no longer used) A joining; a joint.

verb1

  1. To settle a jointure upon.
forms

jointured · jointuring · jointures

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