maritagium

/mærɪˈteɪdʒiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A right or privilege given to a widow to marry again without her husband’s consent, especially in feudal England.

“In medieval England, the widow had the right to a maritagium, which allowed her to remarry without facing any repercussions.”

Synonyms

  • marriage privilege
  • widow's right

Antonyms

  • husband's consent
  • marriage prohibition