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(jo̵in′c̸hər)

noun

Now Rare an act or instance of joining
Law
1. an arrangement by which a husband grants real property to his wife for her use after his death
2. the property thus settled; widow's portion
3. Obsolete the holding of property jointly

Origin: < OFr < L junctura, a joining < jungere: see yoke

See jointure in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Law
a. An arrangement by which a man sets aside property to be used for the support of his wife after his death.
b. The property so designated.
The act of joining or the state of being joined.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Anglo-Norman

Origin: , from Latin iūnctūra, joint; see juncture

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