power of termination

noun

A future legal interest in real property, where the grantor or their heirs have the authority to terminate or reclaim ownership of the property estate if a specified condition subsequent is violated.

Meanings

nounpower of termination (countable and uncountable, plural powers of termination)

plural powers of termination

  1. countableuncountablelawA future legal interest in real property, where the grantor or their heirs have the authority to terminate or reclaim ownership of the property estate if a specified condition subsequent is violated.

    Synonyms: right of entry, right of reentry

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA future legal interest in real property, where the grantor or their heirs have the authority to terminate or reclaim ownership of the property estate if a specified condition subsequent is violated.

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Chicago

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