Annus luctus
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The year of mourning immediately succeeding a husband’s death and during which his widow could not remarry. See 1 Bl. Comm. 456.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
The year of mourning. It was a rule among the Romans, and also the Danes and Saxons, that widows should not marry infra annum luctds, (within the year of mourning.) Code 5, 9, 2; 1 Bl. Comm. 457.
Defined under Annus in Black's Law Dictionary.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat.
In the civil law. A, or the year of mourning. The year following a husband's death, during which his widow was required to remain unmarried. Cod. 5. 9. 2. 1 BL Com. 457. See Infra annum luctus.