maritage

Etymology
From. .

Noun

 * 1) The right of the lord of the fee to dispose of the heiress, later also of the male heir, in marriage.
 * 2) The property bought by the couple upon their marriage under the feudal customs.
 * 3) The fine paid by the vassal to the feudal lord for failing to follow his maritage decision.
 * 1) The fine paid by the vassal to the feudal lord for failing to follow his maritage decision.