Modern status Dower
of dower (douaire) existed in old french law no trace found in existing law of france. brought canada mother country in pre-revolutionary times, customary dower accruing operation of law yet recognized in law of former french province of quebec. civil death english law seems have applied men only, might french law incurred women taking perpetual religious vows. therefore, widow entering religion lose dower, although in regions allowed retain moderate income. , law of quebec widow joining religious orders of province deemed civilly dead , undoubtedly suffer loss of dower.
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