jointure
nounThe designation of property, held by one spouse (historically the husband) and jointly used by both spouses, to be provided to the other spouse (historically the wife) in the event of the death of the spouse holding the property.
nounThe property so designated.
nounThe act of joining or the state of being joined.
To settle a jointure upon.
nounA joining or coupling together; junction; union; conjunction.
nounA joint of armor.
nounAn estate in lands or tenements settled before marriage on the intended husband and wife jointly.
nounAn estate or property settled on a woman in consideration of marriage, and to be enjoyed by her after her husband’s decease.
transitive verbTo settle a jointure upon.