PARAGIUM
\pˈaɹəd͡ʒəm], \pˈaɹədʒəm], \p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_dʒ_ə_m]\
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A Latin term which signifies equality. It is derived from the adjective par, equal, and made a substantive by the addition of agium; 1 Tho. Co. Litt. 681.
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In the ecclesiastical law, by paragium is understood the portion which a woman gets on her marriage. Ayl. Par. 336.
By John Bouvier
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