Widow's+portion
11dower — n. 1. Endowment, gift. 2. Dowry. 3. (Law.) Widow s portion (of real estate) …
12jointure — [join′chər] n. [< OFr < L junctura, a joining < jungere: see YOKE] 1. Now Rare an act or instance of joining 2. Law a) an arrangement by which a husband grants real property to his wife for her use after his death b) the property thus… …
13India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …
14SUCCESSION — SUCCESSION, devolution of the deceased person s property on his legal heirs. Order of Succession The Pentateuchal source of the order of succession is If a man die and have no son, then ye shall cause his inheritance to pass unto his daughter.… …
15biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… …
16WOMAN — This article is arranged according to the following outline: the historical perspective biblical period marriage and children women in household life economic roles educational and managerial roles religious roles women outside the household… …
17Social Security (United States) — This article is about the retirement/disability program. For the general concept of providing welfare, see Social security. For other uses, see Social Security (disambiguation) …
18Pinochle — The jack of diamonds and the queen of spades are the pinochle meld of pinochle. Type Trick taking Players 4 in partnerships or 3 individually, variants exist for 2 6 or 8 players Skill(s) required …
19List of Acts of Parliament of the English Parliament, 1700 to 1706 — This is a list of Acts of Parliament of the English Parliament during that body s existence prior to the Act of Union of 1707. For legislation passed after that date see List of Acts of Parliament of the United Kingdom Parliament.The numbers… …
20List of Acts of Parliament of the English Parliament, 1660 to 1699 — This is a list of Acts of Parliament of the English Parliament during that body s existence prior to the Act of Union of 1707. For legislation passed after that date see List of Acts of Parliament of the United Kingdom Parliament.The numbers… …
