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    entail
    /ɪnˈteɪl/

    verb

    • 1. involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence: "a situation which entails considerable risks"
    • 2. limit the inheritance of (property) over a number of generations so that ownership remains within a particular family or group: "her father's estate was entailed on a cousin"

    noun

    • 1. a limitation of the inheritance of property to certain heirs over a number of generations: "the damage being done in England by entails"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENTAIL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ENTAIL definition: 1. to make something necessary, or to involve something: 2. to make something necessary, or to…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › entailEntail Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Entail can be a verb meaning to impose, involve, or imply something, or a noun meaning a restriction of inheritance or a fixed line of descent. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and legal usage of entail.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENTAIL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Entail means to make something necessary, or to involve something. It can also refer to a legal condition that limits the inheritance of property. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and examples of entail from Cambridge Dictionary.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishentail verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Entail means to involve something that cannot be avoided. Learn how to use this verb with examples, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.

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    Entail means to cause or involve by necessity or as a consequence, or to limit the descent of an estate to a specified line of heirs. Learn more about the verb and noun forms, the origin, and the usage of entail in law and logic.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENTAIL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Entail means to involve, require, or cause something as a necessary consequence. It can also refer to a legal restriction on the inheritance of property or a logical relation between propositions. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and origin.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › entailEntail - definition of entail by The Free Dictionary

    Entail means to have, impose, or require as a necessary consequence, or to limit the inheritance of property to a specified heirs. See the origin, usage, and synonyms of entail in different contexts and languages.