terce
terce n. (1)(苏格兰古法)遗孀对亡夫遗产三分之一的应继份 (2)遗孀应得的亡夫遗产(→dower)
terce. Hist. Scots law. A widow’s interest in one-third of her husband’s real property, if she has not accepted some other special provision. • The couple must have been married at least a year and a day or else have produced a living child together. See DOWER.