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escheat

noun

The property that reverts to the state

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
E
Ends with
T
Contains
SC
Scrabble score
12

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Pronunciation

əsˈt͡ʃiːt

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noun

  1. The property that reverts to the state

noun

  1. A reversion to the state (as the ultimate owner of property) in the absence of legal heirs

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