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In Swedish law. The right to dispose of a woman in marriage; or theperson possessing such right,

Swedish law. He who has a right to dispose of a woman in marriage.

This right is vested in the father, if living; if dead, in the mother. They may nominate a person in their place; but for want of such nomination, the brothers german; and for want of them, the consanguine brothers; and in default of the latter, uterine brothers have the right, but they are bound to consult the paternal or maternal grandfather. Swed- Code, tit. of Marriage.