☩ SOTERIAN GLOSSARY ☩

Living Language Lexicon of the Soteria Covenant

Manus

In Roman law, the power of a husband over his wife — acquired through specific marriage ceremonies. A married woman under manus was legally subordinate to her husband.

Etymology: Latin: 'hand, power' · Category: Roman Law
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