dotal

Definition of "dotal"
  1. Pertains to the personal assets a wife contributes to a marriage
How to use "dotal" in a sentence
  1. She retained control over all her dotal property throughout the course of their marriage.
  2. In the prenuptial agreement, the dotal assets were clearly outlined.
  3. A legal dispute may arise if there is a lack of clarity about what constitutes dotal property.

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