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PARAPHERNAUZ, BIENS

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: French

Fr. In French law. All the wife’s property which is not subject to the régime dotal is called by this name; and of these articles the wife has the entire administration; but she may allow the hushand to enjoy them, and in that case he is not liable to account. Brown.
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.