fee simple subject to condition subsequent

English

Noun

fee simple subject to condition subsequent (plural fee simples subject to condition subsequent)

1. (law) A defeasible fee created with language reserving the right of the grantor to reclaim ownership of the land upon the occurrence of a specified condition (e.g. "if X event occurs, grantor reserves the right to reenter and retake"); upon occurrence of the condition, the grantor may decide to retake ownership or not.

Related terms

• fee simple determinable
• fee simple subject to executory interest (or fee simple subject to executory limitation)
• right of entry
• power of termination