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right of re-entry

noun/ˌraɪt əv riːˈɛntri/

C2CEFR level
88/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A landlord's or grantor's right to resume possession on breach of a condition.

The lease reserved a right of re-entry allowing forfeiture if the rent fell into arrears.

Similar: forfeiture clause

Topic: Property in Legal English

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