escheat

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which an estate passes to the crown or other appointed authority when there are no living heirs.

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Variants

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escheat , escheats , escheatable , escheated , escheating

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Etymology

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From Old French 'escheater', to escape or evade, from 'eschiver', to shun, avoid.

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Trivia

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1. In some jurisdictions, the term 'escheat' is also used to refer to property that has been abandoned and has reverted to the state.

2. The concept of escheat has its roots in feudal law, which was prevalent in Europe from the Middle Ages through the 18th century.

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1. feudal law: A legal system based on the relationship between lords and vassals, in which tenants held land in exchange for military service.

2. estate: A large tract of land owned by an individual or family, typically including buildings, farmland, and other resources.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, escheat was a significant concept in feudal law, as it determined how lands and estates were passed down through generations. It also played a role in the development of the modern concept of the state as a legal entity separate from the monarch.

How to Memorize "escheat"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medieval estate passing through generations, and imagine what happens when there are no living heirs. Visualize the crown or other appointed authority taking possession of the estate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'escheat' with the concept of an estate passing to the crown or other appointed authority when there are no living heirs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'E-S-C-H-A-T': 'Escheat' stands for 'Estate' passing to the 'C'rown or 'H'eir 'A'ppointed when there are 'T'here are no living heirs.

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