Lexic.us

Definition of Mortmain

1. Noun. Real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation).

2. Noun. The oppressive influence of past events or decisions.

Definition of Mortmain

1. n. Possession of lands or tenements in, or conveyance to, dead hands, or hands that cannot alienate.

Definition of Mortmain

1. Noun. (legal) The perpetual, inalienable possession of lands by a corporation or non-personal entity such as a church. ¹

2. Noun. (literary) A strong and inalienable possession. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mortmain

1. perpetual ownership of land [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mortmain

mortify mortifying mortifyingly mortis mortise mortise-and-tenon joint mortise-and-tenon joints mortise joint mortised mortiser

mortisers mortises mortising mortling mortlings mortmain (current term) mortmains mortmal mortpay mortpays

morts mortsafe mortsafes mortuaries mortuary mortuary practice morula morulae morular morulas

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