What is the meaning of mortmain?

Real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation.
- synonyms: dead hand
The oppressive influence of past events or decisions.
- synonyms: dead hand, dead hand of the past

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APA	WordNet. (2010). Mortmain. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/mortmain/definitions/1242522
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "Mortmain" http://smartdefine.org/mortmain/definitions/1242522 (accessed September 20, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, Mortmain, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/mortmain/definitions/1242522>.
MLA	WordNet. "Mortmain" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/mortmain/definitions/1242522>

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