Associations to the word «Mortmain»

Wiktionary

MORTMAIN, noun. (legal) The perpetual, inalienable possession of lands by a corporation or non-personal entity such as a church.
MORTMAIN, noun. (literary) A strong and inalienable possession.

Dictionary definition

MORTMAIN, noun. Real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation).
MORTMAIN, noun. The oppressive influence of past events or decisions.

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi