In Terrorem
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
in terrorem
[Latin, so as to produce terror]
: by way of threat or intimidation
: serving or intended to threaten or intimidate [overbroad covenants not to compete which have in terrorem effect on employees "J. D. Calamari and J. M. Perillo"] NOTE: In terrorem is most commonly used to describe a condition in a will that threatens an heir with forfeiture if he or she challenges the validity of the will.
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