tailzie

/ˈteɪzi/ or /ˈteɪziː/; from Scots

Definitions

1. noun

A trust or obligation, especially a conditional or entailed one, as in Scottish law.

“The family’s estate was subject to a tailzie, ensuring it would remain in their possession for generations.”

Synonyms

  • entail
  • trust

Antonyms

  • disinherit
  • freehold