The right to dower could be barred by the wife before marriage accepting a jointure (a life estate in specified lands) in lieu of dower, or by the complicated uses to bar dower invented in the 18th century.
Masking (personality) Masking (Personality Theory) - Masking is a process in which an individual changes or masks his or her natural personality to conform to social pressures, abuse, and or harassment.
Another common passive-aggressive behavior is to be disruptive. You may delegate a task to a team member that he doesn't want to do, so he leaves it to the last moment and does it poorly. Passive-aggressive people often have difficulty taking responsibility for their own actions, and blame others for their mistakes.