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escheats

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

escheats

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escheats is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, escheats is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofescheats

1noun
  • The return of property of a deceased person to the state (originally to a feudal lord) where there are no legal heirs or claimants.
  • The property so reverted.
  • Plunder, booty.
  • That which falls to one; a reversion or return.
1verb
  • To put (land, property) in escheat; to confiscate.
  • To revert to a state or lord because its previous owner died without an heir.

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