jointure Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

F. jointure a joint, orig., a joining, L. junctura, fr. jungere to join. See Join, and cf. Juncture.

A joining; a joint. Obs.
(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.

imperfect & past participle Jointured ; present participle & verbal noun Jointuring