👉 The term "estuate" is a legal term that refers to an individual or entity who has the legal right to receive payments, either directly or indirectly, from another party. This payment can be in the form of property, such as land, or it may refer to a specific obligation, such as paying taxes or insurance premiums. Estuaries are usually defined by their location and shape, which often resemble the shape of an estuary, a body of water surrounded by land. Estuaries