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wait and see

(n)

:a doctrine in property law that postpones determining the question of validity of a future interest that has not yet vested (as a contingent remainder) until circumstances make clear whether or not the interest will vest within a time limit

compare rule against perpetuities 

A minority of states have adopted the wait and see doctrine.

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