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Meaning of mortmain

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mortmain

Pronunciation:/ˈmɔːt.meɪn//ˈmɔɹt.meɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. The perpetual, inalienable possession of lands by a corporation or non-personal entity such as a church.

  2. A strong and inalienable possession.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/mortmain

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