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jan 1, 1882 - Married Women's Property Act in UK

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Granted women full control and ownership of their own property and earnings independent of their husbands. Permitted women to own property, keep their income, enter contracts, and have rights to their inheritances.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/45-46/75/enacted

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jan 1, 1882
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~ 144 years ago