In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
TITULARY
titular, titulary
(adjective) of or relating to a legal title to something; “titulary rights”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
titulary (not comparable)
Alternative form of titular
Noun
titulary (plural titularies)
A person invested with a title.
The set of titles or names held by a person.
Source: Wiktionary
Tit"u*la*ry, n.; pl. Titularies. Etym: [Cf. F. titulaire.]
Definition: A person invested with a title, in virtue of which he holds an office or benefice, whether he performs the duties of it or not.
Tit"u*la*ry, a.
1. Consisting in a title; titular.
2. Of or pertaining to a title.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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