dotal (Meaning)
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dotal (a.)
Pertaining to dower, or a woman's marriage portion; constituting dower, or comprised in it.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dotal
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dotal Sentence Examples
- Her dotal inheritance included a large sum of money and a valuable collection of jewelry.
- The father of the bride provided a generous dotal portion to his daughter upon her marriage.
- In some cultures, a dotal system is used to ensure that women have financial security after marriage.
- The dotal property was passed down from generation to generation within the family.
- The dotal rights of women were often protected by law in ancient societies.
- A dotal marriage contract typically specified the amount of property that the wife would bring to the marriage.
- The concept of a dotal system has been criticized by some as being outdated and patriarchal.
- In some societies, a dotal system is seen as a way to protect the economic interests of women.
- The dotal system has been abolished in many countries, but it continues to exist in some parts of the world.
- The dotal system is a complex and controversial issue that has been debated by scholars and lawmakers for centuries.
FAQs About the word dotal
Pertaining to dower, or a woman's marriage portion; constituting dower, or comprised in it.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Her dotal inheritance included a large sum of money and a valuable collection of jewelry.
The father of the bride provided a generous dotal portion to his daughter upon her marriage.
In some cultures, a dotal system is used to ensure that women have financial security after marriage.
The dotal property was passed down from generation to generation within the family.
