 jointure |
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| 1. | [ noun ] making or becoming a single unit | |
| Synonyms: | unification uniting conjugation union | |
| Examples: | "the union of opposing factions" "he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays" |
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| Related terms: | disunion combination combination coalescence reunion umbrella tribalisation unify connect | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower | |
| Synonyms: | legal_jointure | |
| Related terms: | estate law | |
| Similar spelling: |
jointer jointworm john_drew |
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