Pronunciation:
[dou-er] •
(noun)
Related Resources:
Wills,
Estates and Probate
Definition:
The portion of an estate that a widow is entitled
to for her lifetime upon the death of her husband. The portion was traditionally
1/3 of the estate, though this varied by area and time period.
Related Terms
• administration
• administrator
• dowry
• estate
• executor
• executrix
• intestate
• probate
• testator
• testatrix
• will
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