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to entail
01
to necessitate or result in a logical consequence or outcome
Transitive: to entail a consequence or outcome
Example
The ongoing negotiations are entailing compromises from both parties.
His absence yesterday entailed a delay in the project timeline.
Insufficient funds currently entail the need for careful budgeting.
02
to require or involve certain actions, conditions, or consequences as a necessary part of a situation or decision
Transitive: to entail certain actions or conditions | to entail doing sth
Example
The new regulations entail stricter monitoring of environmental impact.
Winning the championship entails rigorous training and dedication from the team.
Pursuing a career in medicine entails years of studying and practical experience.
03
to legally restrict the inheritance of property to specific heirs within a family for several generations
Transitive: to entail a property
Example
The estate was entailed to ensure it stayed within the noble family.
The law allowed landlords to entail their lands, preventing division or sale.
He decided to entail the property to his descendants to preserve the family legacy.
Entail
01
the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
02
land received by fee tail
Example
The ongoing negotiations are entailing compromises from both parties.
His absence yesterday entailed a delay in the project timeline.
Insufficient funds currently entail the need for careful budgeting.
The ongoing conflict between the two countries entails significant diplomatic efforts to resolve peacefully.
By the time we realized the mistake, it had already entailed significant repercussions.
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