Meaning of entail

Definition of entail

(noun) land received by fee tail
the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
(verb) have as a logical consequence; "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers"
impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result; "What does this move entail?"
limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs

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