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reversionary

[ ri-vur-zhuh-ner-ee, -shuh- ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or involving a reversion.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of reversionary1

First recorded in 1645–55; reversion + -ary
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Example Sentences

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Justice Department lawyers are asking that some of the award be placed in a “reversionary trust” that would would return to the government if the girl does not need it.

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The government is asking that some of it be placed in a “reversionary trust” that would ensure that, should SLP die or not need the funds, the money would go back to the government.

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The other 75% would be allocated to a “reversionary fund” for the benefit of insurance companies, who could be on the hook for damage payments in future litigation.

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The presbytery now is working with the family to resolve the issue of the reversionary clause and chart a course for the property’s future.

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And he thinks he has a kind of reversionary interest in the property!

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