in terrorem clause

noun

A provision in a will that disinherits any beneficiary who raises a challenge against the will.

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no-contest clause
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Meanings

nounin terrorem clause (plural in terrorem clauses)

plural in terrorem clauses

  1. lawA provision in a will that disinherits any beneficiary who raises a challenge against the will.

    Synonyms: no-contest clause

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA provision in a will that disinherits any beneficiary who raises a challenge against the will.

Similar
no-contest clause
Also see
no-contest clause
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APA

in terrorem clause. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20terrorem%20clause

MLA

“in terrorem clause.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20terrorem%20clause. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in terrorem clause,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20terrorem%20clause.

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