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Marthe48

(17,023 posts)
Tue Oct 11, 2016, 09:48 PM Oct 2016

Jus Primae Noctis right of the first night

I read a book a long time ago, and this concept was part of the story. The feudal lord has 'the right' to spend the wedding night with any bride of any of his vassals. Trump's behavior and those who defend him reminded me of the concept. I wouldn't doubt these men have that sense of entitlement and see average citizens as their property, especially women. Here are some links about the 'right'.

http://www.petalk.com/humanist/jpn.html

http://www.fibri.de/jus/arthbes.htm

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