{Expectant estate} (Law), an estate in expectancy. See under {Expectancy}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Expectant — Ex*pect ant, a. [L.expectans, exspectans, p. pr. of expectare, exspectare: cf. F. expectant.] Waiting in expectation; looking for; (Med.) waiting for the efforts of nature, with little active treatment. [1913 Webster] {Expectant estate} (Law), an … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
estate — The degree, quantity, nature, and extent of interest which a person has in real and personal property. An estate in lands, tenements, and hereditaments signifies such interest as the tenant has therein. 2 Bl.Comm. 103. The condition or… … Black's law dictionary
estate — The degree, quantity, nature, and extent of interest which a person has in real and personal property. An estate in lands, tenements, and hereditaments signifies such interest as the tenant has therein. 2 Bl.Comm. 103. The condition or… … Black's law dictionary
estate in expectancy — See expectant estate … Ballentine's law dictionary
expectant estates — See estate in expectancy … Black's law dictionary
expectant heir — /akspektant er/ A person who has the expectation of inheriting property or an estate, but small present means … Black's law dictionary
expectant estates — See estate in expectancy … Black's law dictionary
expectant heir — /akspektant er/ A person who has the expectation of inheriting property or an estate, but small present means … Black's law dictionary
vested estate — An absolute, unconditional, and indefeasible interest. 57 Am J1st Wills § 1230. An estate which is not contingent or expectant; an estate carrying a fixed right of present or future enjoyment. 28 Am J2d Est § 6. An estate which gives a certain… … Ballentine's law dictionary
expect — I (anticipate) verb await, bargain for, be certain, be confident, be prepared, calculate upon, count on, expectare, have in prospect, look for, look forward to, plan on, prepare for, provide for, reckon on, sperare, wait for, watch for associated … Law dictionary
