jointured (Meaning)
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jointured (imp. & p. p.)
of Jointure
Synonyms & Antonyms of jointured
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jointured Sentence Examples
- The property was jointly owned by the couple, but it was jointured in favor of the wife.
- The jointured land was held in trust for the benefit of the wife and her heirs.
- The marriage settlement provided for the wife to receive a jointure of £1,000 per annum.
- The jointure was secured by a charge on the husband's estate.
- The wife was entitled to the jointure even if her husband died without leaving a will.
- The jointure was intended to provide the wife with a secure income in the event of her husband's death.
- The jointure was also a way of ensuring that the wife would have a share of the family property.
- The jointure system was common in England and Wales in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The jointure system declined in popularity in the 19th century as women gained more property rights.
- Today, jointures are rarely used in marriage settlements.
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of Jointure
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The property was jointly owned by the couple, but it was jointured in favor of the wife.
The jointured land was held in trust for the benefit of the wife and her heirs.
The marriage settlement provided for the wife to receive a jointure of £1,000 per annum.
The jointure was secured by a charge on the husband's estate.
