- (n.) A condition, relating to a deed, which being performed, the deed is defeated or rendered void; or a collateral deed, made at the same time with a feoffment or other conveyance, containing conditions, on the performance of which the estate then created may be defeated.
- (n.) A defeat; an overthrow.
- (n.) A rendering null or void.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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