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Law, 656, 54 Atl

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

442.—Election dower. A name sometimes given to the provision which a law or statute makes for a widow in case she “elects” to reject the provision made for her in the will and take what the statute accords.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.