noun
the reversion of property to the state in the absence of legal heirs or claimants
verb
to revert to the state in the absence of legal heirs or claimants
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Escheat is the process by which unclaimed property reverts to the state.
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If you don't claim your inheritance, it could escheat to the government.
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I heard if you don't pick up your stuff, it'll escheat to the state.
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The abandoned house seemed to escheat back to nature, with vines growing over the walls and windows.