reversionary

noun
/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)ʒənəɹi/UK/ɹəˈvɝʒəˌnɛɹi/US

Etymology

From reversion + -ary.

  1. derived from reversio
  2. derived from reversion
  3. suffixed as reversionary — “reversion + ary

Definitions

  1. A reversioner.

  2. Pertaining to reversion, especially that of an estate.

    • a reversionary interest or right
    • Small animals Began to mooch around and climb up this Reversionary desk and dustable heirloom.

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