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escheatment

American  
[es-cheet-muhnt] / ɛsˈtʃit mənt /

noun

  1. the reverting of property to the state or crown when there is no qualified heir or claimant; escheat.

  2. the legal actions or steps involved in this transfer.

    The 1995 act streamlined the process of escheatment for both holders and state regulatory agencies.

Etymology

Origin of escheatment

First recorded in 1865–70; escheat ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

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In the ruling, Jackson wrote that generally a state under its power called "escheatment" can take possession of abandoned property if it is located within the state.

From Reuters • Feb. 28, 2023

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