1. (

• entail ,
• imply ,
• mean

) have as a logical consequence; "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers" ;

2. (

• entail ,
• implicate

) impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result; "What does this move entail?" ;

3. (

• fee-tail ,
• entail

) limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs ;