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reversioner|rɪˈvɜːʃənə(r)|
[f. reversion1 + -er1.]
One who possesses the reversion to an estate, office, etc.; an heir in reversion. Also transf.
1614Raleigh Hist. World ii. (1634) 450 It were the wisest way to designe by his authority not only his successour, but also the reversioner. 1678Marvell Growth Popery 25 Might not his Reversioner justly expect to be put into present Possession of the Office? 1766Blackstone Comment. II. 113 The grantee..by his alienation may bar the heir or reversioner. 1816Stat. Realm II. 38 marg., In case of Covin by the particular Tenant, the Reversioner shall recover the Land. 1885Law Times Rep. LIII. 228/2 The Legislature intended to..put reversioners and remaindermen on the same level. 1891Times 30 Jan. 9/1 In the interests of the nation—the ultimate reversioner of the tithe. |