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Dowers

The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.

📖 Definitions of "Dowers"

noun
  1. 1

    The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.

  2. 2

    Property given by a groom directly to his bride at or before their wedding in order to legitimize the marriage; dowry.

  3. 3

    That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.

verb
  1. 1

    To give a dower or dowry.

  2. 2

    To endow.

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