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Jointure Definition & Meaning

jointure
noun
  1. (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower
  2. the act of making or becoming a single unit; "the union of opposing factions"; "he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays"

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Frequently asked questions

What does jointure mean?
(law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower the act of making or becoming a single unit; "the union of opposing factions"; "he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays"
What part of speech is jointure?
Jointure is a noun.
How many definitions does jointure have?
Jointure has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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