reversion

n. [ F. réversion, L. reversio a turning back. See Revert. ] 1. The act of returning, or coming back; return. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

After his reversion home, [ he ] was spoiled, also, of all that he brought with him. Foxe. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which reverts or returns; residue. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The small reversion of this great navy which came home might be looked upon by religious eyes as relics. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Law) The returning of an estate to the grantor or his heirs, by operation of law, after the grant has terminated; hence, the residue of an estate left in the proprietor or owner thereof, to take effect in possession, by operation of law, after the termination of a limited or less estate carved out of it and conveyed by him. Kent. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Hence, a right to future possession or enjoyment; succession. [ 1913 Webster ]

For even reversions are all begged before. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. (Annuities) A payment which is not to be received, or a benefit which does not begin, until the happening of some event, as the death of a living person. Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. (Biol.) A return towards some ancestral type or character; atavism. [ 1913 Webster ]

Reversion of series (Alg.), the act of reverting a series. See To revert a series, under Revert, v. t. [ 1913 Webster ]