"in terrorem clause" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: in terrorem clauses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=in terrorem clause}} in terrorem clause (plural in terrorem clauses)
  1. (law) A provision in a will that disinherits any beneficiary who raises a challenge against the will. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-in_terrorem_clause-en-noun-wAdY4RWw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms containing italics Topics: law

Inflected forms

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