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jus relictae

noun
jus re·​lic·​tae | \ -rə̇ˈlik(ËŒ)tÄ“\

Definition of jus relictae

Scots law
: a widow's right to a share in the free movable estate of her deceased husband to the extent of one third if there are children and otherwise one half

History and Etymology for jus relictae

Medieval Latin, right of a widow

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