jointure

noun

the act of making or becoming a single unit

(law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower

Roots

iungerejoint- · Latin · joined ura-ure · Latin · noun of action/result

Synonyms for jointure

unionn unificationn dowern joinder mergern

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