Derogatory clause

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA secret clause inserted into a testament and known by the testator alone, with a condition that no will made thereafter will be valid unless the same clause is inserted word for word (to guard against later wills extorted by violence, etc).

Synonyms

in terrorem clause testing clause operative clause reddendum clause hush clause grandfather clause no contest condition testatum residuary clause exception

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