in terroremglossary / IN TERROREM in terrorem (in te-ror-[schwa]m), adv. & adj.[Latin “in order to frighten”] By way of threat; as a warning (the demand letter was sent in terrorem; the client has no intention of actually suing). 词条贡献者 双语律师Philipp,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与医疗保健相关诉讼相关的法律文件。