uxor
Noun: 1. (Legal Terminology) Wife: The Latin word for "wife," used primarily in formal or legal contexts, such as in certain historical legal phrases or documents.
The word "uxor" is a highly specialized term. Its use is almost entirely restricted to: * Legal Latin: Found in historical legal documents, maxims, or phrases. * Academic or Historical Writing: Used when discussing Roman law, legal history, or etymology. * Abbreviations: It is commonly abbreviated as "ux." in genealogical records or old legal citations.
- The old land deed listed the owner as "John Doe, et ux." (meaning "John Doe, and wife").
- In Roman law, the term uxor denoted a woman in a legally recognized marriage ().
- The legal phrase "feme covert" (a married woman) is related to the concept of uxor.
- Et uxor: A Latin phrase meaning "and wife," often abbreviated "et ux." in property deeds or legal case names from previous centuries (e.g., ).
- Uxorial (adjective): Of, relating to, or characteristic of a wife.
- He took on uxorial duties while his wife was traveling for work.
- Uxoricide (noun): The killing of one's wife; a person who kills his wife.
- The crime was investigated as a possible uxoricide.
- Wife (the standard modern English term)
- Spouse (gender-neutral)
- Better half (informal, idiomatic)
- Partner (modern, general)
"Uxor" carries a purely legal and formal connotation. It does not convey the emotional or companionate meanings often associated with the modern English word "wife." It refers specifically to the legal status within marriage.
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(legal terminology) the Latin word for wife
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