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in terrorem clauses

in terrorem clauses is the plural of in terrorem clause.

Meaning of in terrorem clause

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.

Questions about in terrorem clauses

What is in terrorem clauses the plural of?
In terrorem clauses is the plural of in terrorem clause.

Words near in terrorem clauses in the dictionary

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

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