estate for life

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Noun estate for life has 1 sense

life estate, estate for life - (law) an estate whose duration is limited to the life of the person holding it
--₁ is a kind of estate
--₁ has particulars: dower

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Estate for Life

Noun

1. A legal term referring to an estate or property that is granted to an individual for their lifetime and is then transferred back to the original grantor or a third party.

Example sentence: John inherited an estate for life from his late uncle, which meant he could enjoy the property during his lifetime but would not have the power to pass it on to anyone else.

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