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jointure

UK
/ˈdʒɔɪntʃə/
US
/ˈdʒɔɪnʧɚ/

Translations

jointurenoun
jointures
pl
UK
/ˈdʒɔɪntʃə/
US
/ˈdʒɔɪnʧɚ/
The jointure was agreed upon before the marriage.
Приданое было согласовано до брака.
The jointure of the two pipes was sealed tightly.
Сочленение двух труб было плотно запечатано.
Additional translations
совместное владение
доля
Synonyms
settlement
provision
endowment
inheritance
dowry
jointureverb
jointured
Past Simple
jointured
Past Participle
jointuring
Gerund
UK
/ˈdʒɔɪntʃə/
US
/ˈdʒɔɪntʃɚ/
Transitive, chiefly archaic: to settle a jointure on someone.
Synonyms
settle
endow
provide for
dower
grant
assign
bestow
vest

Definitions

jointurenoun
A legal arrangement in which a husband sets aside property for his wife's use after his death.
The widow lived comfortably due to the jointure her husband had arranged before his passing.
The act of joining or the condition of being joined.
The jointure of the two companies resulted in a stronger market presence.
jointureverb
To settle a jointure on (a woman), granting her property for use after her husband's death.
Before the wedding, he jointured his future wife with a handsome estate.
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