tontine.
A form of investment in which, on the death of an investor, his share is divided amongst the other investors.
Meaning & usage
A form of investment in which, on the death of an investor, his share is divided amongst the other investors.
Where this word comes from
From French tontine, named after Lorenzo de Tonti, who introduced the scheme into France in around 1653. Thus, from Tonti + -ine.
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