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Hindu Law and Judicature from the Dharma-Sástra of Yájnavalkya

Note 193 — LAW AND JUDICATURE.

W. A. (William Austin) Montriou translation

scil. according to Vaśishṭha, such as, by agreement between father and son-in-law, at the time of the daughter's marriage, has been, by anticipation, given up to the father. (M.) And the Commentator notes, that the term used, puttrikásata, may be also rendered or understood 'daughter as a son' i. e. a daughter appointed or placed in the same position and with the same rights as a son.

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