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dead hand — noun 1. real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation) • Syn: ↑mortmain • Topics: ↑corporation, ↑corp • Hypernyms: ↑real property, ↑real estate, ↑r … Useful english dictionary
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dead hand — noun Date: 14th century 1. mortmain 1 2. the oppressive influence of the past … New Collegiate Dictionary
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