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jointure

noun join·ture \ˈjȯin-chər\

Definition of JOINTURE

1
a :  an act of joining :  the state of being joined
b :  joint
2
a :  an estate settled on a wife to be taken by her in lieu of dower
b :  a settlement on the wife of a freehold estate for her lifetime
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First Known Use of JOINTURE

14th century

Related to JOINTURE

Synonyms
connection, coupling, join, joining, joint, junction, juncture

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. jointure
  2. legal jointure
  3. equitable dower
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