in terrorem
adverb or adjective
in ter·ror·em
ˌin-te-ˈrōr-əm, -em
: 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
J. D. Calamari and J. M. PerilloNote: 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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“In terrorem.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/in%20terrorem. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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