Defeat
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
To prevent, frustrate or circumvent ; as in the phrase "hinder, delay or defeat creditors."
Co.leman v. Walker, 3 Mete, (Ky.) 65, 77 Am. Dec. 163; Walker v. Sayers, 5 Bush (Ky.) 581.
To overcome or prevail against in any contest ; as in speaking of the "defeated party" in an action at law.
Wood v. Bailey, 21 Wall. 642, 22 L. Ed. 689; Goff v. Wilburn (Ky.) 79 S. W. 233.
To annul, undo, or terminate; as, a title or estate.
See Defeasible.