dower vs oppose

dower

verb
  • To endow. 

  • To give a dower or dowry to. 

noun
  • The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate. 

  • Property given by a groom directly to his bride at or before their wedding in order to legitimize the marriage; dowry. 

oppose

verb
  • To object to. 

  • To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit. 

  • To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against. 

  • To present or set up in opposition; to pose. 

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