Which is true of medieval property laws ?
Correct answer: D. widows could hold property
- A. most medieval women had some property
- B. married women could hold property once they had children
- C. married women could hold property without their husband's consent
- D. widows could hold property
Explanation
Medieval legal customs generally allowed widows to inherit or control property, although the rights of married women were usually restricted by coverture and their husbands' authority. Hence widows are the clearly correct group here.
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