Legal Definitions - statuliber

A statuliber refers to an individual whose attainment of a particular status, right, or freedom is conditional or postponed. This means they are not yet fully in possession of that status or right, but they are designated to achieve it once specific conditions are met or a designated time arrives.

• Imagine a will that states a young adult will inherit a substantial trust fund and gain full control over it only after they graduate from a four-year university program and turn 25 years old. Until both of these conditions are met, the individual is considered a statuliber in relation to the full inheritance. They are designated to receive it, but their complete control is postponed and conditional.

• Consider an immigrant who has been granted permanent residency in a country, with the understanding that they will be eligible to apply for full citizenship after residing in the country for five continuous years, demonstrating good moral character, and passing a citizenship test. During that five-year period and until all conditions are fulfilled, this individual holds a statuliber status regarding their eventual citizenship. Their ultimate freedom as a full citizen is conditional on future actions and time.

• A company offers a promising employee a future partnership position, but it is contingent upon them successfully leading a new division for two years, significantly increasing its revenue, and obtaining specific professional certifications. Until these performance targets and certifications are achieved, the employee is a statuliber concerning the partnership. Their elevated professional status is promised but not yet fully realized, pending the fulfillment of the agreed-upon conditions.