JOINTURE Meaning and
Definition
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Jointure is a legal term that refers to a form of financial provision made for a spouse, typically a widow, in the event of the other spouse's death. It is a form of estate settlement or property arrangement that provides income or assets to the surviving spouse for life or for a specific duration of time.
Traditionally, jointure was commonly used during a time when women lacked access to property rights and financial independence. It aimed to ensure the financial stability and security of the surviving wife by providing her with an income or property after her husband's demise. The jointure was usually funded through a portion of the deceased husband's estate or by a separate property specifically designated for this purpose.
The terms of a jointure typically specified the amount of income or the extent of property to be provided to the surviving spouse. In some instances, it may include provisions for the jointure to be inherited by the surviving spouse's heirs upon her death. The purpose of jointure was to support the spouse in maintaining the lifestyle and social status enjoyed during the marriage.
In contemporary society, jointure is often seen as an outdated concept due to advancements in gender equality and property rights for spouses. However, jointure may still exist in some legal jurisdictions or be referenced in historical documents or literary works as an important social and legal practice of the past.
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• An estate settled on a married woman for life, to be enjoyed after her husband's decease.
• To settle a jointure on.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for JOINTURE
- hointure
- nointure
- mointure
- kointure
- iointure
- uointure
- jiinture
- jkinture
- jlinture
- jpinture
- j0inture
- j9inture
- jounture
- jojnture
- joknture
- joonture
- jo9nture
- jo8nture
- joibture
Etymology of JOINTURE
The word "jointure" has its roots in Old French. The etymology can be traced back to the Old French word "joindre" meaning "to join". This word is derived from the Latin word "iungere", which also means "to join" or "to unite". Over time, "joindre" evolved into the noun "jointure", specifically referring to the joining of property or estates through marriage. In English, the word "jointure" first appeared in the 14th century with the same meaning. Today, it is primarily used in legal terminology to describe a provision made in a marriage settlement or will, ensuring that a property or income is provided for a spouse.
Similar spelling words for JOINTURE
- joined,
- counter-,
- counter,
- miniature,
- janitor,
- venture,
- jointworm,
- jauntier,
- furniture,
- joint,
- country,
- nature,
- signature,
- contour,
- untrue,
- jointer,
- John drew.
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