Legal Jointure (Noun)
Meaning
(law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The couple negotiated a legal jointure that would provide for the wife's financial security in the event of her husband's death.
- In the 18th century, it was common for wealthy families to establish a legal jointure as part of a marriage contract.
- The bride's family insisted on a substantial legal jointure to ensure their daughter's well-being in her new marriage.
- The lawyer carefully drafted the legal jointure to include a significant portion of the husband's estate.
- The legal jointure was a key component of the marriage settlement, providing the wife with a guaranteed income for life.