 dead_hand |
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| 1. | [ noun ] real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation) | |
| Synonyms: | mortmain | |
| Related terms: | real_property corporation | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the oppressive influence of past events of decisions | |
| Synonyms: | mortmain dead_hand_of_the_past | |
| Related terms: | influence | |
| Similar spelling: |
dead_end dead-end deadend dead_nettle |
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