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Record 1 2015-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Family Law (common law)
DEF

In old English law, a fine paid for leave to marry, or to bestow a daughter in marriage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit de la famille (common law)

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Family Law (common law)
DEF

The lord's customary right of spending the first night with the bride of a tenant following the marriage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit de la famille (common law)
OBS

Droit pour le seigneur de passer la première nuit de noce avec la femme de son tenancier.

Spanish

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