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Dos rationabilis

Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Black's Law Dictionary

A reasonable marriage portion

A reasonable part of her husband's estate, to which every widow is entitled, of lands of which her husband may have endowed her on the day of marriage.

Co. Litt. 336.

Dower, at common law.

2 Bl. Comm. 134.