Definition

A person who creates a legal arrangement that restricts the inheritance of property to specific heirs.

Example

The entailer decided to pass the family estate only to his eldest son.

Conversation

Did you know that an entailer can decide who inherits their property?

Really? That sounds like a lot of responsibility.

Yeah, they have to think carefully about their choices.

I can imagine! It must be tough to decide who gets what.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Entailer → It is formed from "entail" (from Old French *entailler*, meaning to cut into) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). An entailer is a person who establishes an entailment, which is a legal arrangement regarding the inheritance of property.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'cuts into' the rules of inheritance — 'entail' means to cut into the ownership, and '-er' indicates a person involved in that process.

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