reversion
- Noun. The action of reverting something.
- Noun. The action of returning to a former condition or practice; reversal.
- Noun. The fact of being turned the reverse way.
- Noun. The action of turning something the reverse way.
- Noun. (legal) The return of an estate to the donor or grantor after expiry of the grant.
- Noun. (legal) An estate which has been returned in this manner.
- Noun. (legal) The right of succeeding to an estate, or to another possession.
- Noun. The right of succeeding to an office after the death or retirement of the holder.
- Noun. The return of a genetic characteristic after a period of suppression.
- Noun. A sum payable on a person's death.
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