Kismet is defined as fate or destiny. If you miss your train and then meet the person who turns out to be your spouse while you wait for the next one, this is an example of fate or kismet. fate; destiny. Origin of kismet.
fiefdom. 1  the estate or domain of a feudal lord. 2  Informal. anything, as an organization or real estate, owned or controlled by one dominant person or group.
When you have a life estate, you are called the âlife tenant.â For example, you can sell or give your home to your children, but retain a âlife estate,â thereby reserving the right to live in, use, enjoy, and control the home until you die. Your children would be called the âremaindermen.â.