English to English
jointure
('/dZ///Oi//n/tS//@/r
)
noun (n)
- (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower(noun.possession)source: wordnet30
- the act of making or becoming a single unit(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- A joining; a joint.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- To settle a jointure upon.(verb)source: webster1913
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