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mulier
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A quick definition of mulier:
Term: mulier
Definition: Mulier is a Latin word that means "woman." In Roman law, it was used to refer to different types of women, such as a young unmarried woman, a married woman, or a mistress. In historical and Scottish law, it was also used to refer to a legitimate son born to a married woman.
A more thorough explanation:
Mulier is a Latin word that means "woman". In Roman law, it was used to refer to a woman who could be a marriageable virgin, a woman who was not a virgin, a wife, or a mistress. In historical and Scottish law, it referred to a legitimate son, specifically the son of a mulier or "lawful wife".
- According to Roman law, a mulier who was a marriageable virgin had certain legal rights and protections.
- In Scottish law, a mulier's legitimate son would inherit his father's property and title.
These examples illustrate how the term mulier was used in different legal contexts to refer to women and their legal status, as well as to legitimate sons in certain legal systems.