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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
The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.
- 2
Property given by a groom directly to his bride at or before their wedding in order to legitimize the marriage; dowry.
- 3
That with which one is gifted or endowed; endowment; gift.
verb
- 1
To give a dower or dowry.
- 2
To endow.
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