Property Ownership
Under Virginia law, a fee simple defeasible estate differs from a fee simple absolute in that:
AThe owner has no right to sell the property
BTitle may revert or be subject to termination upon a condition✓ Correct
CThe owner cannot encumber the property
DThe estate is limited to a single owner
Explanation
A fee simple defeasible (or fee simple determinable) is the largest estate subject to a condition. If the condition occurs, title may automatically revert to the grantor or pass to a third party.
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