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receptitious

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A quick definition of receptitious:

Receptitious means that in Roman law, a dowry can be returned to the person who gave it if the marriage ends. It can also refer to property that the wife keeps and is not part of the dowry.

A more thorough explanation:

Term: Receptitious
Definition: Receptitious is a legal term used in Roman law. It refers to a dowry that can be returned to the donor if the marriage ends. It can also refer to property that is kept by the wife and not included in the dowry.
Examples: If a woman's family gives a large sum of money to her husband as a dowry, but they agree that it will be returned if the marriage ends, that dowry is receptitious. Another example is if a woman brings property into the marriage that is not part of the dowry, but she keeps it for herself. This property is also receptitious.
Explanation: Receptitious is a term used to describe certain aspects of a dowry in Roman law. It helps to define what happens to the dowry if the marriage ends and what property is included in the dowry. The examples illustrate how the term is used in practice.

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