escheat meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of escheat at MeaningMonkey.org. escheat meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

ESCHEAT noun

Definition of escheat (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

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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