Meaning of in terrorem | Babel Free
Definitions
As a warning or deterrent; in order to terrify or deter others.
not-comparable
Examples
“[N]otwithstanding the intercession of his governor, who begged earnestly that his punishment might be mitigated, our unfortunate hero was publickly horsed, in terrorem of all whom it might concern.”
“This idea that the Treaty of Rome, like diamonds, is forever, is held in terrorem over people.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.