parapherna Synonyms
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parapherna Meaning
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parapherna (n. pl.)
The property of a woman which, on her marriage, was not made a part of her dower, but remained her own.
parapherna Sentence Examples
- The bride's parapherna, her personal property, remained hers after marriage.
- Under Roman law, the parapherna of a woman was not subject to her husband's control.
- The wife's parapherna often included valuable items such as jewelry, clothing, and slaves.
- Property classified as parapherna could not be seized by the husband's creditors.
- The husband had a duty to protect and manage his wife's parapherna.
- In some legal systems, the parapherna was considered a form of trust for the benefit of the wife.
- The wife could sell or dispose of her parapherna without the consent of her husband.
- The distinction between parapherna and dotal property was important in determining property rights during marriage and divorce.
- The concept of parapherna originated in ancient Greek and Roman law.
- The existence of parapherna gave women a degree of financial independence within traditional patriarchal societies.
FAQs About the word parapherna
The property of a woman which, on her marriage, was not made a part of her dower, but remained her own.
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The bride's parapherna, her personal property, remained hers after marriage.
Under Roman law, the parapherna of a woman was not subject to her husband's control.
The wife's parapherna often included valuable items such as jewelry, clothing, and slaves.
Property classified as parapherna could not be seized by the husband's creditors.
