jointure

Etymology
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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.

Verb

 * 1)  To settle a jointure upon.

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1)  joint