reversionary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or involving a reversion (especially a legal reversion)
    • reversionary annuity
    • reversionary interest

WordNet

Re*ver"sion*a*ry adjective
Definitions
  1. (Law) Of or pertaining to a reversion; involving a reversion; to be enjoyed in succession, or after the termination of a particular estate; as, a reversionary interest or right.
Re*ver"sion*a*ry noun
Definitions
  1. (Law) That which is to be received in reversion.

Webster 1913