Pronunciation: /ɪˈʃiːt/
noun the reversion of property to the state in the absence of legal heirs or claimants
A1 Escheat is the legal process by which unclaimed property is turned over to the state.
A2 In some countries, escheat laws dictate how long a property must be unclaimed before it is considered abandoned.
B1 The concept of escheat dates back to medieval England, where it was used to prevent land from being left ownerless.
B2 Escheat can occur when a person dies without a will and no heirs can be found to inherit their property.
C1 Escheat laws vary from state to state in the United States, with each state having its own rules and regulations.
C2 The process of escheat can be complex and involves legal steps to determine rightful ownership of the property.
verb to revert to the state in the absence of legal heirs or claimants
A1 When someone passes away without a will, their property may escheat to the state.
A2 In some cases, unclaimed funds escheat to the government.
B1 The court ruled that the abandoned property would escheat to the county.
B2 After years of neglect, the historic building escheated to the city and was restored.
C1 The estate attorney advised the client on how to prevent the property from escheating to the state.
C2 The legal team worked tirelessly to prevent the valuable assets from escheating to the government.
formal Escheat is the process by which unclaimed property reverts to the state.
informal If you don't claim your inheritance, it could escheat to the government.
slang I heard if you don't pick up your stuff, it'll escheat to the state.
figurative The abandoned house seemed to escheat back to nature, with vines growing over the walls and windows.
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