reversionary

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Scrabble points
18
Words With Friends
19
Letters
12
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)ʒənəɹi/ (UK)
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/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)ʒənəɹi/ (UK) · /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)ʒənɹi/ (UK) · /ɹəˈvɝʒəˌnɛɹi/ (US)

Definition of reversionary

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A reversioner.
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noun

  1. A reversioner.

adj

  1. Pertaining to reversion, especially that of an estate.
    “a reversionary interest or right”
    “If this was unrestricted freehold, the land is available for sale or lease, although often it is not readily marketable, by reason of its shape and access; neighbouring landowners are possible purchasers. In some cases, reversionary rights were reserved to neighbouring landowners when the land was acquired.”
    “Small animals Began to mooch around and climb up this Reversionary desk and dustable heirloom.”

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Etymology

From reversion + -ary.

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