Jointure (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Law.
  1. an estate or property settled on a woman in consideration of marriage, to be owned by her after her husband's death.
  2. a joint tenancy limited in favor of a husband and wife.
noun
  1. law
    • provision made by a husband for his wife by settling property upon her at marriage for her use after his death
    • the property so settled
  2. the act of joining or the condition of being joined
Jointure (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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