USUFRUCT

TileHead’s Word of the Day for 11 October 2011

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USUFRUCT  (n. pl. -S)

Definition(s):

1. (n.) the legal right to use and enjoy the fruits or profits of property belonging to another so long as it is not damaged
2. (n.) the right to use, enjoy, or profit from something belonging to another

Useful information for game players:

• Front hooks: (none)
• Back hooks: -S
• Anagrams: (none)
• Longer extensions: usufructUARY, usufructUARIES
• Wraparounds: (none)
• Other Spellings: (none)
• Related Forms: (none)

Epilogue:
Deriving from the Latin phrase usus et fructus (“use and enjoyment” or “use and fruit”), USUFRUCT is a legal principle with ancient roots that still applies to some modern day situations.  For example, a power company may be given the right to use water from a river to generate electricity, or a landowner may allow a neighbor to grow and harvest crops on part of his property.  The person or entity who enjoys the benefit is called a USUFRUCTUARY.

This week’s theme: Words starting with the letter U

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