mortmain
1.
(
noun
) real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
Synonyms:
dead hand
Related Words:
real estate
,
real property
,
realty
2.
(
noun
) the oppressive influence of past events of decisions
Synonyms:
dead hand
,
dead hand of the past
Related Words:
influence
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