RESTRAINT ON ALIENATION
\ɹɪstɹˈe͡ɪnt ˌɒn ˌe͡ɪli͡ənˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɹɪstɹˈeɪnt ˌɒn ˌeɪliənˈeɪʃən], \ɹ_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˈeɪ_n_t ˌɒ_n ˌeɪ_l_iə_n_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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A provision in a deed or will that attempts to restrict ownership of the property -- for example, selling your house to your daughter with the provision that it never be sold to anyone outside the family. These provisions are generally unenforceable.
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