fee simple subject to condition subsequent en · NOUN
Meanings
- A defeasible fee created with language reserving the right of the grantor to reclaim ownership of the land upon the occurrence of a specified condition (e.g. "if X event occurs, grantor reserves the right to reenter and retake"); upon occurrence of the condition, the grantor may decide to retake ownership or not.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fees simple subject to condition subsequent | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
right of entry · fee simple determinable · fee simple subject to executory interest · power of termination