Free Bench
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free-bench-259-13028090
title:
Free Bench
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"Free bench" is a legal term referring to an ancient manorial custom in parts of England whereby a widow, until she remarried, could retain tenure of her late husband's land. The widow of a tenant was usually allowed her free bench, so long as she preserved her chastity. But if any evidence appeared against her, or she declared an intention of remarrying, she had to forfeit her lands. The rights to free bench varied from manor to manor and were subject to local custom. Some did not have the cust
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Ancient English custom allowing widows to retain their husband's land
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Bench
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2022-04-20T09:51:16Z
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