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in terrorem clause

[ in te-rawr-em klawz ]

noun

, Law.
  1. a clause in a will stating that a beneficiary who contests the will shall lose their legacy.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of in terrorem clause1

From Latin in terrōrem “into terror,” i.e., by intimidation, by way of warning

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