a. Law. [as if ad. L. *extrādōtāl-is (cf. It. estradotale, 18th c.), f. extrā outside + dōt-em (nom. dōs) dowry: see -AL.] (See quot.)
1827. Kent, Comm., II. 154, note. [By the code of Louisiana] the separate property of the wife is divided into dotal, being that which she brings to the husband … and extradotal … being that which forms no part of the dowry.
