Definition of Dead hand

1. Noun. Real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation).

Exact synonyms: Mortmain
Category relationships: Corp, Corporation
Generic synonyms: Immovable, Real Estate, Real Property, Realty

2. Noun. The oppressive influence of past events or decisions.
Exact synonyms: Dead Hand Of The Past, Mortmain
Generic synonyms: Influence

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dead Hand

deadwood
deadwoods
dead ahead
dead air
dead animal
dead axle
dead body
DEAD box helicase
dead center
dead centre
dead drop
dead duck
dead end
dead fingers
dead foetus syndrome
dead hand (current term)
dead hand of the past
dead heat
dead language
dead letter
dead load
dead mail
dead march
dead metaphor
dead nerve
dead nettle
dead on target
dead person
dead pulp
dead reckoning

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