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Mortmain

noun

/ˈmɔːt.meɪn/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounThe perpetual, inalienable possession of lands by a corporation or non-personal entity such as a church.

2.nounA strong and inalienable possession.

Synonyms

dead hand dead hand of the past admortization frankalmoigne mortg.perpetuity majorat mortgage mortage odal termer mortification

Rhymes With

port main short main support main

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