Jointure

(53), n. [Fr. jointure, Pr. junctura, junctura, Sp. & Pg. juntura, It. giuntura, Lat. junctura, from jungere, junctum. See JOIN and JUNCTURE.] (Law.) An estate settled on a wife, and which she is to enjoy after her husband's decease for her own life at least, and in satisfaction of dower.

The jointure that your king must make, Which with her dowry shall be counterpoised. Shak.

[imp. & p. p. JOINTURED; p. pr. & vb. n. JOINTURING.] To settle a jointure upon.