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Term: terrorem

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1

Definition:

A legal term referring to a clause in a contract or legal document that emphasizes the potential for severe penalties or consequences in order to deter any breach.

Example Sentence:

The lease agreement contained a terrorem clause, stating that any violation of the terms would result in the forfeiture of the security deposit.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 2

Definition:

In ancient Roman law, the concept of terrorem referred to fear or panic instilled through acts of terror or violent threats.

Example Sentence:

Emperors often employed terrorem as a means to control the population, using public executions and displays of power to instill fear.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: 1

Definition:

Describing something that invokes fear or terror.

Example Sentence:

The horror movie created a terrorem atmosphere, with suspenseful music and eerie visuals.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition:

Modifying an action to indicate that it is done with the intention of causing fear or terror.

Example Sentence:

The villain in the story grinned terrorem as he revealed his diabolical plan.

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