Definition of Mortmain

Noun: mortmain  'mort,meyn

1. (corporation) real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
   - dead hand
    
2. The oppressive influence of past events or decisions
   - dead hand, dead hand of the past

See also:
mortising
mortmains

Anagrams containing the word mortmain

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