Jointure

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔɪntʃər/

Definitions of jointure

noun a legal provision for a wife after the death of her husband

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother left me a jointure in her will.

A2 The jointure between the two pieces of wood was strong and secure.

B1 The jointure of the pipes caused a leak in the plumbing system.

B2 The jointure of the two companies resulted in a successful merger.

C1 The lawyer advised her client on the terms of the jointure in the divorce settlement.

C2 The jointure of art and technology in the exhibit created a unique and innovative experience for visitors.

Examples of jointure in a Sentence

formal The jointure was established to secure financial support for the widow after her husband's passing.

informal She received a jointure from her late husband's estate to help her out financially.

slang She's getting a fat jointure from her ex-husband's alimony payments.

figurative The jointure of their partnership was strong, allowing them to overcome any obstacles together.

Grammatical Forms of jointure

• plural: jointures
• comparative: more jointure
• superlative: most jointure
• present tense: jointure
• future tense: will jointure
• perfect tense: has jointured
• continuous tense: is jointuring
• singular: jointure
• positive degree: jointure
• infinitive: to jointure
• gerund: jointuring
• participle: jointured

Origin and Evolution of jointure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'jointure' originated from Old French, derived from the Latin word 'iunctura' meaning a joining or connection.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to a settlement or property provided by a husband for his wife in case she outlived him, the term 'jointure' has evolved to also mean a connection or joining of two things in a broader sense.