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Jackson6612 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

It will not take effect or vest within the period fixed by law

perpetuity
2: the quality or state of being perpetual <bequeathed to them in perpetuity>
3 a : the condition of an estate limited so that it will not take effect or vest within the period fixed by law
b : an estate so limited
[M-W's Col. Dic.]

Could you please help me with the boldface parts, especially 3a?
  

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Hi;
This is a specialized legal definition.

Here is an example:
By law, an estate (property, money, business interests) will pass to a child when he becomes a legal adult. But the parents can put a limit on their estate so their child will not inherit the money or property until he is much older.

Each country has different laws regarding inheritance and perpetuity of

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