reversion
noun
re·ver·sion
| \ ri-ˈvər-zhən
, -shən\
, -shən\
Definition of reversion
1a
: the part of a simple estate remaining in the control of its owner after the owner has granted therefrom a lesser particular estate
b
: a future interest in property left in the control of a grantor or the grantor's successor
2
: the right of succession or future possession or enjoyment
3a
: an act or the process of returning (as to a former condition)
b
: a return toward an ancestral type or condition : reappearance of an ancestral character
4
: an act or instance of turning the opposite way : the state of being so turned
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Synonyms & Antonyms for reversion
Synonyms
Antonyms
advancement, development, evolution, progression
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Examples of reversion in a Sentence
His photos document the land's reversion to swamp.
the reversion of the estate
Recent Examples on the Web
This is more about mean reversion than a runaway bubble. — Ben Carlson, Fortune, "Is Easy Money From the Fed Turning the U.S. Economy Japanese?," 1 Aug. 2019 Some business blunders can be fixed or reversed — think of Coca-Cola’s rollout of New Coke, followed quickly by its reversion to Classic Coke, in the 1980s. — Los Angeles Times, "Column: Insurance firms’ blunders on long-term care insurance create disaster for millions," 25 July 2019 The result is an unusual reversion to a center-right party that doesn’t plan to throw any bombs. — Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, "Greek elections are expected to bring a populist experiment to an end," 6 July 2019 Last come historical prices, to take into account momentum and mean reversion. — The Economist, "For now, residential-property prices are likely to keep rising," 29 June 2019 The 2018 postseason had held promise, with Davis winning the first playoff series of his career, but the 2018–19 regular season signaled a reversion, as the team dropped below .500 and fell out of the playoff race. — Robert O'connell, The Atlantic, "Anthony Davis and LeBron James Are Uniquely Suited to Win," 17 June 2019 Just as a break with the past cannot yet be ruled out, nor can a reversion to it. — The Economist, "The ECB presidency is distinct but not immune from backroom deals," 15 June 2019 In certain respects, today’s demands for the imposition of universal standards of speech and belief are a reversion to a pre-Westphalian view of the world. — Yoram Hazony, WSJ, "The Liberty of Nations," 24 Aug. 2018 Neymar, as the ad implied, represents the dream of returning to the stylish, improvisational style of Pele, Garrincha, and Ronaldo, a reversion to what is called, futebol-arte. — Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, "The Annoying Genius Who Makes the World Cup Worth Watching," 5 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'reversion.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for reversion
reversion
noun
English Language Learners Definition of reversion
technical + formal
: an act or process of returning to an earlier condition or state
law
: the returning of property to a former owner or to a person who received the right to it when the former owner died
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reversion
noun
re·ver·sion
| \ ri-ˈvər-zhən, -shən
\
\
Medical Definition of reversion
1a
: an act or the process of returning (as to a former condition)
b
: a return toward an ancestral type or condition : reappearance of an ancestral character
2
: a product of reversion
specifically
: an organism with an atavistic character
reversion
noun
re·ver·sion
| \ ri-ˈvər-zhən
\
\
Legal Definition of reversion
1
: the returning of an estate upon its termination to the former owner or to his or her successor in interest
2a
: the present vested interest in the residue of an estate that remains in its owner after the grant therefrom of a lesser estate (as a life estate) and that will commence in possession by operation of law upon termination of the lesser estate
b
: the future interest in property left in a grantor or his or her successor in interest that is not subject to a condition precedent — compare possibility of reverter, remainder
Other Words from reversion
reversionary
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adjective
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adjective
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