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Estoppel

Definition:   A legal doctrine barring people from alleging or denying a fact because of one’s own previous actions or words to the contrary. Pronunciation:  \e-ˈstä-pəl\ Used in a Sentence:

Estate Of Remainder

Definition:    A future interest in real estate that can become effective only upon the termination of the prior estate. Pronunciation:  \i-ˈstāt\ \ri-ˈmān-dər\ Used in a Sentence:

Estate In Sole

Definition:   Real property owned by a corporation sole. Pronunciation: \i-ˈstāt\ Used in a Sentence:   The church and rectory buildings and property are considered an estate in sole.

Estate In Severalty

Definition:  Title to property is held by one person.  Also called sole ownership. Pronunciation:  \i-ˈstāt\\ˈsev-rəl-tē, ˈse-və-\ Used in a Sentence:   Because there is only one owner the property is considered an...

Estate In Reversion

Definition:  An estate that reverts back to the original grantor. Pronunciation:  \i-ˈstāt\ \ri-ˈvər-zhən, -shən\ Used in a Sentence:  An estate in reversion was created when Mary died and the property returned to...

Estate For Years

Definition:  A tenancy that is measured from a starting date to a termination date (this could be just a few days or for longer than any natural life) Pronunciation:  \i-ˈstāt\ Used...