Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

usufructuary

Noun

/ˌjuːzəˈfrʌktʃuːəri/

Definition

A person who has the right to enjoy the use and advantages of another’s property without destroying or diminishing its value.

Examples

The usufructuary of the land was responsible for maintaining the crops.
She lived as a usufructuary, enjoying the benefits of the old estate while ensuring it was preserved for future generations.

Meaning

The term refers to someone who holds a usufruct, which is a legal right granted to a person to use and benefit from someone else’s property, as long as the property itself remains intact.