Definition of reversion

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Noun

(law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)

Noun

(genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation)

Noun

a reappearance of an earlier characteristic

Noun

turning in the opposite direction

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returning to a former state

Noun

a failure to maintain a higher state

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atavism backsliding lapse lapsing regress regression relapse relapsing retrogression retroversion reversal reverse reverting throwback turnabout turnaround

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change of direction chromosomal mutation failure genetic mutation interest mutation recurrence reorientation return reversal stake

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about turn about-face escheat recidivism u-turn

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