usufruct noun & verb. ['ju:zjʊfrʌkt] E17.
[Latin usufructus from usus (et) fructus, usus fructus(que) use (and) enjoyment, from usus USE noun + fructus FRUIT noun.]
A. noun.
1. Roman & Scots Law. The right of enjoying the use of and income from another's property without destroying, damaging, or diminishing the property. E17.

2. gen. Use, enjoyment, or profitable possession (of). E19.
b. verb trans. Roman & Scots Law. Hold (property) in usufruct. L19.

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