1. Real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
   - mortmain 
2. The oppressive influence of past events or decisions
   - dead hand of the past, mortmain

Derived forms: dead hands

Type of: immovable, influence, real estate, real property, realty

Encyclopedia: Dead hand

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