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A quick definition of free bench:

Free bench is a term used in the past to describe the right of a widow or widower to own half of their deceased spouse's estate until they die or get remarried. It was like a special seat by the fireplace where the surviving spouse could stay with their children. This right was given to the surviving spouse to help them take care of their family after their partner passed away.

A more thorough explanation:

Free bench is a historical term that refers to the right of a widow or widower to inherit a half interest in their deceased spouse's estate until they either die or remarry. This right was also known as francus bancus, frank bank, or liber bancus.

For example, in the past, when families stayed together, the surviving spouse was allowed to remain in the house with their children. The right of the widower or widow to stay at the fireside was somewhat indefinite. However, through free bench, the surviving spouse could enjoy one-half of the land until death or second marriage, regardless of whether there were children from the marriage or not.

Overall, free bench was a way to provide some financial security for the surviving spouse after the death of their partner.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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[] baddestbunny
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I said accosted not assaulted
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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
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Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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