springing executory interest

noun

An interest in an estate in land created by the conditions of a grant wherein the grantor cuts short the grantor's own interest in the property in favor of the grantee, contingent upon the occurrence of a specific condition.

“Joe gives land "to Harry, if Harry graduates from law school". Harry has a springing executory interest because his graduation from law school directly divests Joe of ownership.”

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Meanings

nounspringing executory interest (plural springing executory interests)

plural springing executory interests

  1. lawAn interest in an estate in land created by the conditions of a grant wherein the grantor cuts short the grantor's own interest in the property in favor of the grantee, contingent upon the occurrence of a specific condition.

    Joe gives land "to Harry, if Harry graduates from law school". Harry has a springing executory interest because his graduation from law school directly divests Joe of ownership.

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“springing executory interest.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/springing%20executory%20interest. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “springing executory interest,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/springing%20executory%20interest.

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