in terrorem

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"[N]otwithstanding the intercession of his governor, who begged earnestly that his punishment might be mitigated, our unfortunate hero was publickly horsed, in terrorem of all whom it might concern."
"This idea that the Treaty of Rome, like diamonds, is forever, is held in terrorem over people."

From Latin in terrorem.

in terrorem clause

terror in terrorem clause

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