ESCHEATED
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Escheated.
Escheated - as a noun
A reversion to the state (as the ultimate owner of property) in the absence of legal heirs
The property that reverts to the state
Escheated - as a verb
To put (land, property) in escheat; to confiscate.
To revert to a state or lord because its previous owner died without an heir.
Example Sentences
"The unclaimed funds escheated to the state."
"When the owner did not claim the inheritance, the property escheated to the government."
"The court ruled that the abandoned property should be escheated to the municipality."
"The bank escheated the dormant accounts after a certain period of time."
"The land escheated to the crown when the owner died without heirs."
Word Game Points
Is ESCHEATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, escheated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ESCHEATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is ESCHEATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, escheated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordESCHEATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ESCHEATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, escheated is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordESCHEATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
