Legal Definitions - a provisione viri

A PROVISIONE VIRI

A provisione viri means "by the provision of a man" in Latin. It refers to a legal concept where a woman's rights and property are controlled by her husband.

For example, if a woman owned property before marriage, it would become her husband's property under a provisione viri. Similarly, any income earned by the woman would belong to her husband.

Another example is if a woman wanted to enter into a legal contract, she would need her husband's permission or signature under a provisione viri.

A provisione viri was a common legal concept in many societies throughout history, including ancient Rome and medieval Europe. It was based on the idea that a woman was not capable of managing her own affairs and needed a man, usually her husband, to do it for her.

These examples illustrate how a provisione viri could limit a woman's autonomy and control over her own property and finances. It was a way for men to maintain power and control over women in legal and financial matters.