What is another word for legal jointure?
Pronunciation: [lˈiːɡə͡l d͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪnt͡ʃə] (IPA) 
The term "legal jointure" refers to a method of property ownership in which a husband and wife jointly own real property as tenants in common, with a right of survivorship. The term legal jointure can be used interchangeably with other similar terms such as joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, community property and marital property. Joint tenancy and tenancy by the entirety are common-law concepts that originated in England, while community property and marital property are found in civil law jurisdictions. Synonyms for legal jointure can also include spousal property, conjugal property, matrimonial property, and property held in common. The choice of terminology may vary depending on the legal jurisdiction and context.
