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Simple English definitions for legal terms
entailed
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A quick definition of entailed:
Term: ENTAILED
Definition: When something is entailed, it means that it can only be passed down to certain people, usually family members. For example, if your grandpa leaves you his house in his will, but says that it can only be passed down to your children and their children, that means the house is entailed.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Settled or limited to specified heirs or in tail.
Example: The property was entailed to the eldest son of the family.
Explanation: This means that the property can only be inherited by the eldest son of the family and cannot be sold or transferred to anyone else. The term "entailed" is often used in legal documents to specify who can inherit property or assets.