Malediction
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MALEDICTION, Eccl. law. A curse which was anciently annexed to donations of lands made to churches and religious houses, against those who should violate their rights.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.