Pronunciation: [ɪnjˈʊ͡əmənt] (IPA) 
The word "inurement" is spelled with five letters: i-n-u-r-e-m-e-n-t. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ɪˈnjʊərmənt/. The "i" at the beginning makes an "ih" sound, followed by the "n" making an "n" sound. The "u" makes a short "uh" sound, followed by the "r" making an "r" sound. The "e" makes an "eh" sound and the "m" makes an "m" sound. Finally, the "e" and "n" make an "ehn" and "n" sound, respectively.
Inurement is a legal term that refers to the process of someone or something becoming accustomed to or benefiting from a particular situation or condition. It is often used in the context of tax law or nonprofit organizations.
Specifically, in the field of tax law, inurement refers to the mechanism through which an individual or an organization enjoys a benefit from an arrangement that is outside the scope of what is allowed by law. For example, if a nonprofit organization intended to benefit the public instead uses its funds or assets for personal gain or private benefit, it may be in violation of the inurement rule.
Inurement can also be related to the concept of private inurement, which occurs when an individual or a private party benefits financially or personally from a transaction that is meant to benefit a tax-exempt organization. Private inurement jeopardizes the organization's tax-exempt status because it demonstrates that the organization is being used as a vehicle for personal enrichment.
Inurement is monitored and enforced by tax authorities to ensure that organizations are properly fulfilling their intended purpose. The goal is to prevent individuals or private parties from using tax-exempt organizations for personal gain, and to safeguard public resources and donations for their intended charitable purposes.
Overall, the concept of inurement serves to uphold fairness, integrity, and accountability within the nonprofit sector and tax law.
Habit; custom.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "inurement" is derived from the Middle English term "enure", which entered English in the 14th century. "Enure" was derived from the Old French term "enurer", meaning "to accustom". In turn, the Old French term derived from the Latin verb "inurare", which meant "to accustom", "to use" or "to train". The Latin verb was a combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "in" or "towards") and the verb "urare" (meaning "to use" or "to employ"). Over time, "enure" evolved into "inurement", with the transition likely influenced by other English words ending in "-ment" that indicate a state or process.
