Definition of De Dote Assignanda

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • De dote assignanda
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A writ whereby a widow of a tenant in capite compelled an assignment of her dower.

  • De Dote Assignanda
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    Writ for assigning dower. A writ which lay for the widow of a tenant in capite, commanding the king's escheater to cause her dower to be assigned to her. Reg. Orig. 297; Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 263, C.