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has gloss | eng: A no-contest clause, also called an in terrorem clause, is a clause in a legal document, such as a contract or a will, that is designed to threaten someone, usually with litigation or criminal prosecution, into acting, refraining from action, or ceasing to act. The phrase is typically used to refer to a clause in a will that threatens to disinherit a beneficiary of the will if that beneficiary challenges the terms of the will in court. Many states The full wording is: |
lexicalization | eng: No contest clause |
lexicalization | eng: no-contest clause |
instance of | c/Contract clauses |
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