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Mortmain

/ˈmɔːt.meɪn/

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

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noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A strong and inalienable possession.

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