Definition of jointure
English to English noun - (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower
source: WordNet 3.0 - the act of making or becoming a single unit
The union of opposing factions. He looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays.
source: WordNet 3.0 - A joining; a joint.
source: Webster 1913 verb - To settle a jointure upon.
source: Webster 1913
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jointure, jointer, joint author, joinder, jocantry, john drew, john deere, janitor, john dory, jemidar, jamadar
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