conditional legacy or devise

conditional legacy or devise
A legacy or devise, the operative effect of which, by the terms of the will, is made dependent or contingent upon the occurrence of some uncertain event. 57 Am J1st Wills § 1503. See conditional limitation; conditional will; estate on condition; contingent bequest.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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