dead hand

Noun
  1. Real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation) (synset 113271143)
    referred to in: corp, corporation - a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
    is a type of: immovable, real estate, real property, realty - property consisting of houses and land
    same as: mortmain
  2. The oppressive influence of past events or decisions (synset 105201703)
    is a type of: influence - a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
    same as: dead hand of the past, mortmain

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