Defeasance

An instrument which defeats the force or operation of some other deed or estate. That which is in the same deed is called a “condition;” and that whieh isin another deed is a “defeasance.” Com, Dig. “Defeasance.” In conveyancing. A collateral deed made at the same time with a feoffment or other conveyance, containing certain conditions, upon the performance of which the estate tlien created may be defeated or totally undone. 2 Bl. Comm. 327; Co. Litt. 236, 237, An instrument accompanying a bond, recognizance, or judgment, containing a condition which, when performed, defeats or undoes it, 2 Bl. Comm. 342; Co. Litt. 236, 237.