Remainder subject to divestment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004214",
  "term": "Remainder subject to divestment",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A vested remainder that can be defeated or terminated by the occurrence of a subsequent event. The interest is initially certain to become possessory, but a condition subsequent could cause it to be lost. For example, 'to A for life, then to B, but if B marries C, then to D'.",
  "see_also": [
    "defeasible remainder"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/remainder-subject-to-divestment/"
}