noun
- people who have the right to possess property after the current owner’s interest ends
Usage: legal
Examples
- The reversioners waited patiently for the life tenant to pass away.
- Under the will, his children were named as reversioners of the estate.
- The reversioners challenged the life tenant’s decision to sell the timber.
- Legal documents must clearly identify all reversioners and their rights.
- The reversioners hired an attorney to protect their future interests.
- When the lease expires, the reversioners will regain full control of the property.