Definition

To remove a property or estate from a legal restriction that limits its inheritance or transfer.

Example

The lawyer worked to disentail the estate so that it could be sold freely.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how to disentail a property from an old family trust?

Not really, but it sounds complicated. Why do you ask?

I just learned about it in my law class, and it seems important for estate planning.

That makes sense; it could really help in managing family assets.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disentail → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "entail" (from Old French *entailer*, meaning to cut or limit). The word means to remove the limitations or restrictions placed on property or inheritance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart, and 'entail' meaning to limit — so disentail means to remove those limits.

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