entail entail /ɛnˈteɪl/

noun

1. The act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple  ( entail )
   the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
   
2. Land received by fee tail  ( entail )
   land received by fee tail
   

verb

1. () Have as a logical consequence  ( imply , entail , mean )
   have as a logical consequence
    The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers
   The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers
   
2. () Impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result  ( implicate , entail )
   impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
    What does this move entail?
   What does this move entail?
   
3. Limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs  ( entail , fee-tail )
   limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs