verb
inure
To take effect or operate for someone's benefit.
These protections inure to the benefit of all tenants.
Etymology
Inure developed from the phrase in ure, meaning in use or practice. The legal sense concerns coming into operation so that an effect or benefit applies.
More examples
- The warranty inures to the benefit of later owners.
- Any savings from the agreement inure to the buyer.
- The settlement's benefits inured to her children.
Forms
inure · inures · inured · inuring