Remainder Definition: A right to future enjoyment or ownership of real property. Related Terms: Scintilla Juris A right to future enjoyment or ownership of real property. The "left-over" after property has been conveyed first to another party for their use. A remainder interest is what if left-over after a life estate has run its course. Contrary to a reversion, a remainder does not go back to the grantor or his (or her) heirs. Find you are constantly looking up definitions? Try our search provider (works in most modern browsers) If you find an error or omission in Duhaime's Legal Dictionary, or if you have legal term suggestion, we'd love to hear from you!