Entail
/ɪnˈteɪl/
Definitions
- (v.) To cause or involve as a necessary consequence or accompaniment.
The contract entails certain obligations for both parties.
- (v.) To restrict the inheritance of property to a specific line of heirs.
The estate was entailed to the eldest son.
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- entails
- entailed
- entailing
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Commentary
Often appears in property law to limit inheritance; clarify scope when used in contracts to avoid ambiguity about consequences.
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