MULIER PUISNE

Categories: International Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: French

L. Fr. When e man has a bastard son, and afterwards marries the mother, and by her has also a legitimate son, the elder son is bastard cigné, and the younger son is mulier puisné.

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.