Definition of tontine

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • tontine is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • tontine is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • tontine is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of tontine


  • a form of life insurance whereby on the death or default of a participant his share is distributed to the remaining members (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. tontine insurance
  • an annuity scheme wherein participants share certain benefits and on the death of any participant his benefits are redistributed among the remaining participants; can run for a fixed period of time or until the death of all but one participant (noun)

See definition of tontine in Merriam Webster