The king could not force a widow to leave her home by imposing excessive demands for money. A widow’s dower (what she brought into the marriage) as well as her marriage portion (her share of the family inheritance) and other property that she held jointly with her husband were protected, thus enabling her to live comfortably on what was rightfully hers.

Which law is it?
• Rule of law
• Fairness of the law
• Due process of law
• Economic rights