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  1. 1. n. A joining; a joint. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy after husband's decease, for her own life at least, in satisfaction of dower. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To settle a jointure upon. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. the act of making or becoming a single unit Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 1. A joining; a joint. [Obs.] 2. (Law) An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy after husband's decease, for her own life at least, in satisfaction of dower. The jointure that your king must make, Which with her dowry shall be counterpoised. Shak. To settle a jointure upon. Source: webster
  7. 7. An estate settled on a wife, which she is to enjoy afterhusband's decease, for her own life at least, in satisfaction ofdower.The jointure that your king must make, Which with her dowry shall becounterpoised. Shak. Source: adambom
  8. 8. n. (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower Source: ecdict

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