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in terrorem clause
[ in te-rawr-em klawz ]
noun
, Law.
- 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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