stridhana

noun
stri·​dha·​na | \ ˈstrēˌdənə\
variants: or less commonly stridhan \ -​dən \
plural -s

Definition of stridhana

Hindu law
: any property belonging to a woman especially : property absolutely at her disposal and going to her heirs upon her death intestate

History and Etymology for stridhana

Sanskrit strīdhana, from strī woman + dhana property

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