mortmain | Amarkosh

Meaning of word mortmain from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation).

Synonyms : dead hand

Meaning : The oppressive influence of past events or decisions.

Synonyms : dead hand, dead hand of the past

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A republic on the southwestern shores of the Arabian Peninsula on the Indian Ocean. Formed in 1990.

pragmatical (adjective)
Of or concerning the theory of pragmatism.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.