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MATRIMONIUM (law)


MATRIMONIUM. By this word is understood the inheritance descending to a man, ex parti matris. It is but little used. ex parti matris. It is but little used. 2. Among the Romans this word was employed to signify marriage; and it 2. Among the Romans this word was employed to signify marriage; and it was so called because this conjunction was made with the design that the was so called because this conjunction was made with the design that the wife should become a mother. Inst. 1, 9, 1. wife should become a mother. Inst. 1, 9, 1.