Capable of being annulled or made void; as, a defeasible title.

Capable of being defeated. A defeasible estate is one that has a condition attached to the title, which if broken causes the termination of that estate. Back to the Top

Capable of being annulled or undone, such as a title.

Able to be revoked in the case of the occurrence (or non-occurrence) of a certain event or the performance (or failure) of a condition.

Clause in a contract, title or mortgage that is subject to be repealed or revoked upon the satisfaction of a claim or completion of a future event.