- repugnant provisions
- Inconsistent provisions, as in a deed or will. 23 Am J2d Deeds §§ 237-239, 250, 267. See repugnancy doctrine.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
repugnant provisions
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