Property Ownership

What is the meaning of 'fee simple defeasible' as compared to 'fee simple absolute'?

AThey have the same legal significance
BFee simple defeasible has conditions that can cause it to revert; fee simple absolute is unconditional✓ Correct
CFee simple defeasible is a lesser form of ownership
DDefeasible means the property can be rented

Explanation

Fee simple absolute is the fullest ownership with no conditions. Fee simple defeasible is subject to conditions: fee simple determinable automatically reverts if a condition occurs; fee simple subject to condition subsequent requires re-entry by the grantor.

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