De dote assignanda
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A writ whereby a widow of a tenant in capite compelled an assignment of her dower.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
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.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Breve. L. Lat. Writ for assigning dower. A writ which lay for the widow of a tenant in capite, commanding the king's escheator to cause her dower to be assigned to her. Reg. Orig. 297. F. N. B. 263, C.