Caduciary

/kəˈdjuːʃiˌɛri/ adjective

Relating to property or lands that revert to a lord or the state if certain conditions are not met or if a line of heirs ends.

From Late Latin 'caducarius,' derived from 'caducum' (something that falls). Applied to property that 'falls back' to higher authority.

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