What does "Pur Autre Vie" signify in property law?

"Pur Autre Vie" translates from French to "for the life of another." In property law, this term refers specifically to a life estate where the duration is based on the lifespan of someone other than the owner of the property. This means that an individual may hold a life estate, allowing them to benefit from the property for as long as another designated person is alive. Once that person passes away, the life estate terminates, and the property rights usually revert to the original owner or pass to another designated party.

This concept contrasts with other interpretations, such as the idea of a life estate for the life of the owner, which is simply known as a life estate. The option that suggests the estate lasts "until the property is sold" does not apply, as it specifically pertains to the life of the individual designated, not a transaction. Lastly, the notion of holding property "for a limited duration" could apply to various other limited estates, but it does not capture the essence of a life estate based specifically on another individual's life.