1. Roman law. Dowry.
“Dos was a gift made to the husband on the part of the wife as her contribution towards the expenses of the joint establishment. It was made by the wife or by another person on her behalf, usually before marriage and conditionally on the marriage taking place; but it might also be made or increased after marriage.” R.W. Lee, The Elements of Roman Law 150 (4th ed. 1956).
dos adventitia (dos ad-ven-tish-ee-[schwa]). [Latin] Roman law. A dowry brought by a bride to her husband when furnished by someone other than the bride or her father.
dos profectitia (dos proh-fek-tish-ee-[schwa]). [Latin] Roman law. A dowry brought by a bride to her husband when furnished by the bride’s father or the bride herself.
dos receptitia (dos ree-sep-tish-ee-[schwa]). [Latin] Roman law. A dowry (whether adventitia or profectitia) that is specially stipulated to be returnable to the giver when the marriage ends.
2. Hist. Dower.
