escheatment

English edit

Etymology edit

escheat +‎ -ment

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ɪsˈt͡ʃiːtmənt/, /ɛsˈt͡ʃiːtmənt/

Noun edit

escheatment (plural escheatments)

(law) The process of transferring unclaimed or abandoned property to a state authority, especially when a person dies intestate.

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