jointuress Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower
   legal jointure; jointure.
   
2. noun the act of making or becoming a single unit
   union; uniting; unification; jointure; conjugation.
   
   • the union of opposing factions
   • he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays

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