AD SUSTINENDA ONERA MATRIMONII

ad sustinenda onera matrimonii (ad s[schwa]s-ti-nen-d[schwa] on-[schwa]r-[schwa] ma-tr[schwa]-moh-nee-I). [Latin] Scots law. To bear the burdens or expenses of the married state. • The phrase appeared in reference to the purpose for which the dowry was used.