restraint on alienation

restraint on alienation
A fetter or restriction upon the transfer of property sought to be imposed by a grantor or testator who seeks to convey or dispose of property and at the same time exercise control over its alienation. 41 Am J1st Perp § 66. See partial restraint on alienation; rule against suspension of power of alienation.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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