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dum sola
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A quick definition of dum sola:
Term: DUM SOLA
Definition: Dum sola is a Latin phrase that means "while single." It was often used to limit the transfer of property or other legal rights to women, specifically stating that the transfer was only valid while the woman remained unmarried and chaste.
A more thorough explanation:
DUM SOLA
Dum sola is a Latin phrase that means "while single." It was commonly used to limit conveyances, especially to women.
- dum sola fuerit ("while she remains single")
- dum sola et casta vixerit ("while she remains single and chaste")
- dum sola et casta ("while she is unmarried and lives chastely")
These examples illustrate how dum sola was used to restrict the transfer of property to unmarried women. The phrase was often included in legal documents to ensure that the property would remain in the family and not be transferred to a husband or his family.