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in terrorem clause

in terrorem clause noun: a provision in a will that disinherits any beneficiary who raises a challenge against the will.

Noun

in terrorem clause (plural in terrorem clauses)

  1. A provision in a will that disinherits any beneficiary who raises a challenge against the will.

Synonyms of in terrorem clause

Forms of in terrorem clause

pluralin terrorem clauses

Questions about in terrorem clause

What does in terrorem clause mean?
In terrorem clause means a provision in a will that disinherits any beneficiary who raises a challenge against the will.
What part of speech is in terrorem clause?
In terrorem clause is a noun.
What is the plural of in terrorem clause?
The plural of in terrorem clause is in terrorem clauses.

Words near in terrorem clause in the dictionary

  1. in tandem
  2. in tatters
  3. in tears
  4. in terms of
  5. in terrorem
  6. in terrorem clause
  7. in terrorem clauses
  8. in that
  9. in that case
  10. in the abstract
  11. in the act

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