springing executory interest

noun1

1. •
   An interest in an estate in land created by the conditions of a grant wherein the grantor cuts short the grantor's own interest in the property in favor of the grantee, contingent upon the occurrence of a specific condition.

   • Joe gives land "to Harry, if Harry graduates from law school". Harry has a springing executory interest because his graduation from law school directly divests Joe of ownership.