MATERTERA

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. In the civil law. A maternal aunt; a mother’s sister. Inst. 8, 6, 1; Bract. fol. 680. —Matertera magna. A

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.