Jointure Definition

joinchər
noun
An arrangement by which a husband grants real property to his wife for her use after his death.
Webster's New World
An act or instance of joining.
Webster's New World
The holding of property jointly.
Webster's New World
The property thus settled; widow's portion.
Webster's New World
A life estate that reverts to a wife after her husband’s death.
Webster's New World Law
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verb
To settle a jointure upon.
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Other Word Forms of Jointure

Noun

Singular:
jointure
Plural:
jointures

Origin of Jointure

  • Middle English from Anglo-Norman from Latin iūnctūra joint juncture

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French < Latin iūnctūra.

    From Wiktionary

Jointure Sentence Examples

  • Blagrave, to enable him to make a jointure to his now Wife.

  • At the close of her life she had some success in obtaining payment of her jointure.

  • A widow has a dower interest in one-third of her husband's real estate unless barred by a jointure or an agreement.

  • They marry wives with perhaps 300 pounds to 1,000 pounds portion, and can settle no jointure upon them.

  • Long-sleeved with a low front and O-ring jointure, plus an elastic waistband makes it a sexy yet useful and comfortable piece to slip on, whether you are keeping off the worst of the sun or a touch of chill.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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