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reversioner

American  
[ri-vur-zhuh-ner, -shuh-] / rɪˈvɜr ʒə nər, -ʃə- /

noun

Law.

  1. a person who possesses a reversion.

reversioner British  
/ rɪˈvɜːʃənə /

noun

  1. property law a person entitled to an estate in reversion Compare remainderman

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Etymology

Origin of reversioner

First recorded in 1605–15; reversion + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Rumour has long since pointed to the Advocates' Library at Edinburgh as the ultimate reversioner.

From Project Gutenberg

This tenancy at sufferance applies also to an under-tenant, who remains in possession and pays rent to the reversioner or head landlord.

From Project Gutenberg

Numerous heirs at law, reversioners, and creditors implored the Upper House to introduce such provisoes as might secure the innocent against all danger of being involved in the punishment of the guilty.

From Project Gutenberg

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