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Dower

Dower refers to the legal right or interest that a wife traditionally had in her husband’s real property upon his death. It was a form of protection for widows, ensuring that they would receive a portion of their husband’s estate to support themselves after his passing. The concept of dower has roots in common law and was recognized in various legal systems, although its application has diminished over time and has been replaced or modified by modern marital property laws.

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