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escheat
Definition:
(nou) a reversion to the state (as the ultimate owner of property) in the absence of legal heirs (nou) the property that reverts to the state
Examples:
Any deposit unclaimed after seven years would escheat to the State.
Instead of enjoying the land by escheat, he will only receive a trifling rent.
The statute did not make any provisions for the payment of compensation to the holders of the fractional interests which were to escheat to the tribe.
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Common mistakes of escheat pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "es-ˈcheat". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the last syllable, as in "es-ˈcheat". Tip: Focus on placing the stress on "cheat" for correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sound: People may pronounce the "e" in "escheat" as a short "e" sound, like in "bed". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound /ə/, leading to "əˈʃiːt". Tip: Practice the vowel sound by saying "uh" quickly before "cheat".
- Omitting the "e": Some might drop the initial "e", pronouncing it as "scheat". This omission alters the word entirely. The correct form includes the "e", pronounced as "es-ˈcheat". Tip: Always pronounce the first syllable clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "escheat" with "eschew" or "cheat". While "escheat" is pronounced "es-ˈcheat", "eschew" has a different sound. Tip: Be mindful of the distinct vowel sounds and syllable stress in each word.
- Mispronouncing the "ch": Some may pronounce "ch" as /k/, resulting in "es-keat". The correct pronunciation uses the /ʃ/ sound, as in "she". Tip: Remember that "ch" in "escheat" sounds like "sh" to avoid this mistake.