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A dowry is a payment such as land, property, money, livestock, or a commercial asset that is paid by the bride's (woman's) family to the groom (man) or his family at the time of marriage.
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A dowry is a payment—such as money, land, property, or livestock—that the bride's family gives to the groom or his family when they marry. It matters because this practice has significantly shaped family finances, women's economic status, and marriage customs across many cultures throughout history.
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- Dowry
- described by source
- Pauly–Wissowa
- facet of
- marriage
- different from
- hope chest
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- Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
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