— jointured , adj. — jointureless , adj.
/joyn"cheuhr/ , n. Law.
1. an estate or property settled on a woman in consideration of marriage, to be owned by her after her husband's death.
2. Obs. a joint tenancy limited in favor of a husband and wife.
[ 1325-75; ME junctura, equiv. to junct- (see JOINT) + -ura -URE ]