deadhand control. The convergence of various legal doctrines that allow a decedent’s control of wealth to influence the conduct of a living beneficiary; esp., the use of executory interests that vest at some indefinite and remote time in the future to restrict alienability and to ensure that property remains in the hands of a particular […]
pardon, n. The act or an instance of officially nullifying punishment or other legal consequences of a crime. • A pardon is usu. granted by the chief executive of a government. The President has the sole power to issue pardons for federal offenses, and state governors have the power to issue pardons for state crimes.
vente (vawnt or vont). [French] French law. A sale; contract of sale. vente aléatoire (a-lay-[schwa]-twahr). A sale subject to an uncertain event. vente à réméré (ah ray-may-ray). A conditional sale, in which the seller reserves the right to redeem or repurchase at the same price. • The term is used in Louisiana and in some