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DEAD HAND OF THE PAST Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase dead hand of the past. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase dead hand of the past. (close relations)
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antiquity
nounn
noun

• the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe

• extreme oldness

• an artifact surviving from the past

legacy
nounn
noun

• (law) a gift of personal property by will

relic
nounn
noun

• an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

• something of sentimental value

remnant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

• a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold

tradition
nounn
noun

• an inherited pattern of thought or action

• a specific practice of long standing

vestige
nounn
noun

• an indication that something has been present

mortmain
nounn
noun

• real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)

• the oppressive influence of past events or decisions

dead hand
nounn
noun

• real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)

• the oppressive influence of past events or decisions

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Here is a list of related hypernyms for dead hand of the past, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ANTIQUITY

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