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Term: SOCRUS
Definition: Socrus is a word from Roman law that means a mother-in-law. This is the term used to refer to the mother of your spouse. For example, if you are married to someone, their mother would be your socrus.
SOCRUS
A socrus is a mother-in-law in Roman law.
Example 1: When John married Mary, he gained a new family member, his socrus, Mary's mother.
Example 2: In ancient Rome, a socrus had certain legal rights and responsibilities towards her son-in-law.
These examples illustrate how a socrus is a mother-in-law in Roman law. The term is not commonly used today, but it was an important legal concept in ancient Rome. A socrus had a specific role in the family and was recognized by the law as a distinct family member.