cessate grant

noun

Definitions of cessate grant

English

a grant of a lease following the end of the original lease

The original grant will cease to have any effect and a second grant, referred to as a cessate grant, is made.

English

a second grant made, either because the first grant was conditional or limited in some way and has now served its purpose, or because the original grantee died before completing the grant

When the infant becomes of age, he or she will not automatically become executor and must apply for a cessate grant.