About The Word Dead hand

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Dead hand

Dead hand Meaning & Definition
Dead hand Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dead hand?

[n] the oppressive influence of past events of decisions
[n] real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Dead hand: dead hand of the past | mortmain | mortmain

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See Also | influence | real estate | real property | realty

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