escheat
(es-cheat)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a reversion of property to the state in the absence of legal heirs; 2 the property that reverts to the state;
verb. to revert by the above to the state
verb. to revert by the above to the state
Example Sentence
His property will escheat to the king upon his death.
Synonyms
reversion to the state; give to the state; transfer to the state
Antonyms
give to a citizen
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