Definitions for: Mortmain

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

Webster (1913) Definition: Mort"main`, n. [F. mort, morte, dead + main hand; F.
main-morte. See Mortal, and Manual.] (Law)
Possession of lands or tenements in, or conveyance to, dead
hands, or hands that cannot alienate.

Note: The term was originally applied to conveyance of land
made to ecclesiastical bodies; afterward to conveyance
made to any corporate body. --Burrill.

Synonyms: dead hand, dead hand, dead hand of the past

See Also: influence, real estate, real property, realty

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