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reversion Definition

re·ver·sion (ri vʉr′z̸hən, -s̸hən)

noun

  1. a turning or being turned the opposite way; reversal
  2. a reverting, or returning, as to a former state, custom, or belief
  3. Biol.
    1. a return to a former or primitive type; atavism
    2. the return, or reappearance, of characteristics present in early ancestral generations but not in those that have intervened
    3. an individual or organism with such characteristics
  4. Law
    1. the right of succession, future possession, or enjoyment
    2. the return of an estate to the grantor or the grantor's heirs by operation of law after the period of grant is over
    3. an estate so returning

Etymology: ME < MFr < L reversio < reversus: see reverse

reversion Related Forms

re·ver′·sion·ar′y adjective or re·ver′·sional

reversion Synonyms

reversion

n.

  1. Reversal

    reversing, inversion, rotation, reaction; see return 2.

  2. Return to a former state

    reverting, regression, throwback, atavism; see relapse, renewal.

reversion Law Definition

n

A future interest in land created by operation of law by a conveyance of property for a specified period of time without transfer of title to said land. Upon expiration of the period of the lease, the land reverts to the lease grantor or his or her heirs. Additionally, reversion may refer to the part of an estate that the grantor retains upon conveyance of the rest of it. See also remainder and reservation.

reversion Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • manor: Kent, the manor of Rotherhithe and the reversion of the manor of Gomshall, co.
  • land: Reversion of arable land to wet meadows is also an option under CSS.

Converse of object

  • acquire: In 1677 Everett sold his life interest to Gerald Conyers, who had already acquired the reversion from Richard Clark's sisters.
  • grant: William Scott, who had been granted a reversion in 1805, died in July 1832.
  • allow: Alternatively, the design will allow reversion to B1 Office use if it cannot be let as a call center.
  • sell: On the following day 14th January 1581 Sir Francis sold this reversion to William Mulsho, thus securing the title beyond dispute.
  • prevent: Remove any reverted green shoots on hardy variegated evergreens, to prevent reversion taking over.
  • buy: The obvious step is for the householder to buy the freehold reversion from the landlord.

Adjective modifier

  • arable: Many of the fields worst affected by soil erosion have also been put into arable reversion, he added.
  • freehold: The obvious step is for the householder to buy the freehold reversion from the landlord.
  • partial: Consequently there has been some partial reversion to wildlife habitat.
  • mean: This is shown by the mean reversion of q relative to its average.
  • new: We had not expected to be able to invest heavily in new reversions during this financial year.

Modifies a noun

  • plc: This statement sets out how the principles of the Code are applied to Sovereign Reversions plc.
  • scheme: Broadly speaking, with home reversion schemes, the older you are, the more you'll be paid for your property.
  • plan: Home reversion plans are designed for older home owners who wish to release the maximum amount of equity from their property.
  • virus: For example, removing the mite swollen buds from blackcurrants will help prevent reversion virus.
  • provider: Moving house Home reversion plan providers will, subject to certain conditions, allow you to move house in the future.
  • product: Regulation The regulation of the selling of the home reversion product has been the focus of much debate over the past year.

Noun used with modifier

home: Home reversion plans allow you to sell part or all of your property to a scheme provider.