REVERSIONARY
reversionary
(adjective) of or relating to or involving a reversion (especially a legal reversion); “reversionary annuity”; “reversionary interest”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
reversionary (plural reversionaries)
A reversioner.
Adjective
reversionary (comparative more reversionary, superlative most reversionary)
Pertaining to reversion, especially that of an estate.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*ver"sion*a*ry, a. (Law)
Definition: Of or pertaining to a reversion; involving a reversion; to be enjoyed in succession, or after the termination of a particular estate; as, a reversionary interest or right.
Re*ver"sion*a*ry, n. (Law)
Definition: That which is to be received in reversion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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