Definition

A person or thing that reverts something back to a previous state or owner, especially in legal terms regarding property ownership.

Example

The reverter will take back the property if the conditions of the grant are not met.

Conversation

I was reading about property laws, and I came across the term reverter.

Oh really? What does that mean?

It refers to the situation where ownership goes back to the original owner under certain conditions.

That sounds interesting! I didn’t know there were such legal terms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reverter → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "vertere" (meaning to turn). The word "reverter" means to turn back or return to a previous state.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'turns back' ('vertere') again ('re-') — that's why reverter means to return to a previous state.

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