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springing executory interest

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An interest in an estate in land created by the conditions of a grant wherein the grantor cuts short the grantor's own interest in the property in favor of the grantee, contingent upon the occurrence of a specific condition.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

Examples

  • Joe gives land "to Harry, if Harry graduates from law school". Harry has a springing executory interest because his graduation from law school directly divests Joe of ownership.

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