Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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condition precedent

An act or event, other than a lapse of time, that must exist or occur before a duty to perform something promised arises. 0 If the condition does not occur and is not excused, the promised performance need not be rendered. The most common condition contemplated by this phrase is the immediate or unconditional duty of performance by a promisor.

remainder subject to a condition precedent

See contingent remainder.