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Definisjon av dower

Vi fant 8 definisjoner av dower på engelsk.

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WordNet WordNet by Princeton University

Noun
dower - a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband
estate for life, life estate (law) an estate whose duration is limited to the life of the person holding it
dower - money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
dowry, dowery, portion
gift something acquired without compensation
= synonym
= antonym
= relatert ord

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Substantiv
dower - That part of a deceased's property provided to his widow.
dower - Property given by a man to his wife at marriage.
dower - dowry.

Verb
dower - To give a dower or dowry.
dower - To endow.

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  • Dower or morning gift was a provision accorded by law to a wife for her support in the event that she should survive her husband (i.e. , become a widow). It was settled on the bride by agreement at the time of the wedding, or provided by law. ("Settled" here refers to a gift into trust.

Substantiv

  • Entall: dower
  • Flertall: dowers

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