uses

/ˈjuː.sɪz/

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Meaning · English

A form of equitable ownership peculiar to English law, by which one person enjoys the profits of lands, etc. whose legal title is vested in another in trust.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hình thức sở hữu công bằng đặc biệt của luật pháp Anh

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “uses” mean?

A form of equitable ownership peculiar to English law, by which one person enjoys the profits of lands, etc. whose legal title is vested in another in trust.

Is “uses” formal or informal?

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