reversionary
[ ri-vur-zhuh-ner-ee, -shuh- ]
adjective
of, relating to, or involving a reversion.
Origin of reversionary
1- Also re·ver·sion·al [ri-vur-zhuh-nl, -shuh-] /rɪˈvɜr ʒə nl, -ʃə-/ .
Words Nearby reversionary
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How to use reversionary in a sentence
As against them, merely contingent and reversionary heirs, no treason could exist.
Jones maybe has a life interest in it, and Robinson a reversionary interest.
Essays in Liberalism | VariousAll these were accounted as so many reversionary chances against Cæsar.
The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. II (2 vols) | Thomas De QuinceyNow to interfere in any way with the reversionary interest of the lessor would be the grossest injustice to him.
Letters and Literary Memorials of Samuel J. Tilden, v. 1 | Samuel J. TildenAnd the patron, as necessity requires, if property is to be protected, has in all circumstances the reversionary power.
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