dowry (noun)

1. In the movie 'Pride and Prejudice,' Elizabeth Bennet's dowry plays a crucial role in her marriage prospects.

2. In the cartoon 'The Little Mermaid,' Ariel is unable to provide a dowry to Prince Eric as she is a mermaid and lacks possessions.

3. The bride wore a stunning gown, adorned with pearls and diamonds, which were part of her dowry.

4. In the futuristic world depicted in the science fiction novel 'Divergent,' dowries are no longer practiced as marriages are based on compatibility rather than material possessions.