right of reentry
The 'right of reentry' is a legal provision allowing property owners to reclaim possession under specific conditions, often found in leases and deeds.
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Definition
C1Property Law
(legal, formal)The legal authority of a property owner to retake possession if the tenant fails to meet specified conditions.
Example
- The landlord exercised their right of reentry when the tenant stopped paying rent.
B2Immigration Law
(legal, formal)The entitlement of a citizen to return to their home country after traveling abroad.
Example
- After a year abroad, she used her right of reentry to return to her home country.