entail
/ɛntˈeɪl/
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Definitions
Noun
land received by fee tail
Noun
the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
Verb
have as a logical consequence; "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers"
Verb
impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result; "What does this move entail?"
Verb
limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs