in potestate viri

in potestate viri (in poh-tes-tay-tee veer-I). [Latin] Hist. Under the power of the husband. • Formerly, this phrase appeared in reference to the position of a wife in legal matters because the husband was the guardian of the wife.

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词条贡献者

法律翻译王漾，在一家顶尖英国律师事务所的上海办公室担任全职法律翻译，专注翻译各类与大中华业务有关的法律文件。