# in terrorem

> English word · Adverb

## Definitions
1. As a warning or deterrent; in order to terrify or deter others.

## Etymology
From Latin in terrorem.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/in-terrorem