HyperDic: dead_hand_of_the_past

English > 1 sense of the expression dead hand of the past:
NOUNattributedead hand of the past, dead hand, mortmainthe oppressive influence of past events or decisions
English > dead hand of the past: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe oppressive influence of past events or decisions.
Synonymsdead hand, mortmain
BroaderinfluenceA power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
Spanishmanos muertas
Catalanmà morta

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