What is another word for fee tail?
Pronunciation: [fˈiː tˈe͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Fee tail is a term used in property law to describe a type of inheritance that limits the descendants of the initial owner to inherit the property. Other synonyms include entail, entailed estate, and inheritance with entail. These terms all describe the same legal concept of restrictions on inheritance. The term dates back to the Middle Ages when it was used as a way for wealthy landowners to ensure their land remained within their family line. Today, the use of fee tail is rare, and most countries have repealed or modified their laws regarding its use.
