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destructibility of contingent remainders

that a contingent remainder that fails to vest upon the termination of the preceding estate is destroyed see also executory interest

vest

entitle one unconditionally to the payment of pension benefits upon termination or retirement [his pension interest will after ten years with

accelerate

by removing the preceding interests (as by failure or premature termination) vi : to enforce an acceleration clause [held that the … see also acceleration clause b : to cause (a future interest in property) to vest by removing the preceding interests (as

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direct skip

is subject to generation-skipping transfer taxes compare taxable distribution, taxable termination … direct skip : a generation-skipping transfer of an interest in property to a skip person : a transfer that

hearing

pre·ter·mi·na·tion hearing [prē-tər-mə-nā-shən-] : a hearing held prior to the termination of a property interest (as employment or a benefit) probable

defeasance

condition (as in a deed or will) that upon fulfillment terminates a property interest b : an instrument setting forth such

confusion

merger 2 in the civil law of Louisiana : the termination of an obligation by a person acquiring the right from … the civil law of Louisiana : a uniting of two interests or rights in property into one compare merger 2 in

vested

or condition ;specif : not subject to forfeiture if employment terminates before retirement [ pension benefits] 2 : having a vested … before retirement [ pension benefits] 2 : having a vested interest [a employee] [a beneficiary]

Reversionary

a reversion to be enjoyed in succession or after the termination of a particular estate as a reversionary interest or right

Prize chit

interest or other advantage by whatever name called, on the termination of the scheme or arrangement, or on or after the

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