Meaning of in terrorem | Babel Free
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.
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