Legal Definitions - nomine dotis

Term: nomine dotis
Definition: By way of dowry in Scots law.
Examples: A father gives his daughter a piece of land as nomine dotis, meaning it is given to her as part of her dowry. Another example is when a husband transfers property to his wife as nomine dotis, meaning it is given to her as part of her dowry.
Explanation: Nomine dotis is a Latin term used in Scots law to describe property or assets that are given to a person as part of their dowry. In the examples given, the daughter and wife receive property as part of their dowry, which is referred to as nomine dotis.