EntailmentIn the context of inheritance, it refers to the process by which properties were passed down from generation to generation.
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In law, entailment describes the restricted inheritance of an estate."The entailment of the estate meant it had to be passed onto a male heir."
SensibilityOne's capacity to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
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The ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional influences; sensitivity."Marianne always showed a high level of sensibility, reacting emotionally to art and poetry."
Elopementthe act of running away secretly, especially in order to get married without the consent of parents.
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The act of running away secretly with the intention of getting married especially when the permission of parents is not obtained."The scandalous elopement of the young couple shocked their families."
DashwoodThe Dashwood family is a main focus in the novel. They experience many tribulations due to their financial circumstances.
InheritanceThe act of receiving property or money after the owner has died.
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Money, property, etc., that is received from someone when that person dies."After her father's death, she expected a substantial inheritance."