Dowering: meaning, definitions and examples

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dowering

 

[ หˆdaสŠษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial context

Dowering refers to the legal provision for a wife, typically through the husband's estate, to receive a portion of his assets upon his death. This practice provides financial security for the widow and is rooted in historical norms regarding marriage and property rights.

Synonyms

dowry, marital settlement.

Examples of usage

  • The dowering laws ensured she had financial support after her husband's passing.
  • In many cultures, dowering plays a crucial role in protecting women's rights.
  • The the estate was divided among heirs, but the widow retained her dower.
  • Legal battles over dowering often arise in cases of contested wills.

Translations

Translations of the word "dowering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคนเฅ‡เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mitgift

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ uang pengantin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะฐะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ posag

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒๅ‚้‡‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dote

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงeyiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์ฐธ๊ธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›no

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅซๅฆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimsรณkn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถvlษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dote

Etymology

The term 'dower' comes from the Old French word 'douaire', which translates to 'dowry'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'dotarium', meaning 'gift, dowry'. The concept has been significant in various cultures throughout history, often intertwined with property rights and the social status of women. In many societies, dowering was institutionalized as part of the marriage contract or was enforced by local customs, ensuring that a widow would have the means to support herself after her husband's death. Over time, the legal frameworks governing dower rights have evolved, but the fundamental principle of providing financial security for women has persisted. Today, while the practice may not be as prominent, the historical implications of dowering continue to influence discussions on women's rights and inheritance laws.