What Does Jointures Mean?

1a : an act of joining : the state of being joined. b : joint. 2a : an estate settled on a wife to be taken by her in lieu of dower. b : a settlement on the wife of a freehold estate for her lifetime. Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More About jointure.

What is being zealous?

1 : filled with or showing a strong and energetic desire to get something done or see something succeed The police were zealous in their pursuit of the criminals. 2 : marked by passionate support for a person, cause, or ideal a zealous fan. Other Words from zealous.

What is a legal jointure?

Legal definition

A legal jointure was first authorized by the Statute of Uses. ... Although, strictly speaking, a jointure is a joint estate limited to both husband and wife, in common acceptation the word extends also to a sole estate limited to the wife only.

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