escheatment en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɛsˈt͡ʃiːtmənt/
- /ɪsˈt͡ʃiːtmənt/
Etymology
Etymology tree English escheat Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English escheatment From escheat + -ment.
Meanings
- The process of transferring unclaimed or abandoned property to a state authority, especially when a person dies intestate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| escheatments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |