revert

Definitions of "revert"
  1. The process in which something resumes a previous state or status
  2. The act of giving something back to the original owner or their descendants, often seen in the context of property or rights
How to use "revert" in a sentence
  1. If the contract is breached, the property will revert to the original owner.
  2. Upon the company's dissolution, the copyrights will revert to the original author.
  3. In the absence of direct descendants, the estate would revert to the nearest relative by law.

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