Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in terrorem clause

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: in- ter-rorem -clause
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A provision in a will that disinherits any beneficiary who raises a challenge against the will.

Inflected Forms

in terrorem clauses (plural)

Synonyms

no-contest clause

Questions

What does in terrorem clause mean?: A provision in a will that disinherits any beneficiary who raises a challenge against the will.

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