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mortmain::noun | Spocien Dictionary

mortmain

noun

/'mɔrt,meɪn/

the oppressive influence of past events or decisions

Type	Words
Synonyms	dead hand, dead hand of the past
Type of	influence

mortmain

noun

/'mɔrt,meɪn/

real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)

Type	Words
Synonyms	dead hand
Type of	realty, immovable, real estate, real property