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jointure

Jointure (noun) means a joining; a joint.

noun
1
A joining; a joint.
2
An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy after her husband's death, for her own life at least, in satisfaction of dower.
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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English joynture, from Old French jointure, from Latin iūnctūra. Doublet of juncture.

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What is the meaning of jointure?

"jointure" (noun) means a joining; a joint.

What are the different meanings of jointure?

"jointure" has 2 main meanings: 1. A joining; a joint; 2. An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy after her husband's death, for her own life at least, in satisfaction of dower.

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