Reversion
/rɪˈvɜːr.ʒən/noun
The act of returning to a previous state or condition.
Did you know?In legal terms, a reversion can signify a haunting presence of the past, as it denotes a return of property to its original owner, echoing ancient ties to ancestral lands.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
reversio
“A turning back or returning.”
Old French
Old French
reversion
“Return or restoration.”
14th Century
Middle English
reversioun
“The act of going back to a previous state.”
Modern English
English
reversion
“The process or result of returning to a prior condition or status.”