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vidua regis
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A quick definition of vidua regis:
Term: vidua regis
Definition: Vidua regis means the widow of the king or the widow of a tenant in capite. In the second sense, she was not allowed to marry again without the king's permission. The king was her protector and gave her dower.
A more thorough explanation:
Vidua Regis is a Latin term that refers to two different things:
- The widow of a king
- The widow of a tenant in capite
The second meaning is because the widow was not allowed to marry again without the king's permission. The king was her protector and gave her a dower.
For example, if a nobleman died and left his wife behind, she would become a Vidua Regis. She would receive support from the king and could not remarry without his permission.