in terrorem
As a warning or deterrentAs a warning or deterrent; in order to terrify or deter others.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)As a warning or deterrent; in order to terrify or deter others.
Origin
From Latin in terrorem.From Latin in terrorem.
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedterrorB1