plural of simple machine

(intransitive, idiomatic) To decrease in intensity of anger, agitation, or excitement.

In a simpering way.

(physics) A hypothetical pendulum consisting of a weight suspended by a weightless string.

(finance) interest paid only on the principal.

(law) A defeasible fee created with clear durational language expressing a condition (e.g. "so long as", "until", "while") which causes ownership of a property to revert to the grantor upon the occurrence of that condition.

(law) A defeasible fee created with language reserving the right of the grantor to reclaim ownership of the land upon the occurrence of a specified condition (e.g. "if X event occurs, grantor reserves the right to reenter and retake"); upon occurrence of the condition, the grantor may decide to retake ownership or not.

(law) A defeasible fee created with clear durational language expressing a condition (e.g. "so long as", "until", "while") which causes ownership of a property to revest in a third party identified by the grantor if that condition comes about.

(law) Synonym of fee simple subject to executory interest

plural of simple microscope