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(Encyclopedia)marriage, socially sanctioned union that reproduces the family. In all societies the choice of partners is generally guided by rules of exogamy (the obligation to marry outside a group); some societie...nullity of marriage
(Encyclopedia)nullity of marriage, in law, an unlawful marriage that is either void or voidable because of conditions existing at the time of the marriage. A bigamous or incestuous marriage, for example, is void, a...annulment of marriage
(Encyclopedia)annulment of marriage: see nullity of marriage.common-law marriage
(Encyclopedia)common-law marriage: see under husband and wife.husband and wife
(Encyclopedia)husband and wife, the legal aspects of the married state (for the sociological aspects, see marriage). The Marriage Contract Marriage is a contractual relationship between a man and a woman that vests...Westermarck, Edward Alexander
(Encyclopedia)Westermarck, Edward Alexander vs´trmärk, ws´– [key], 1862–1939, Finnish social philosopher and anthropologist. He was professor of sociology at the Univ. of London (1907–30) and profess...consanguinity
(Encyclopedia)consanguinity knsng-gwn´t [key], state of being related by blood or descended from a common ancestor. This article focuses on legal usage of the term as it relates to the laws of marriage...bigamy
(Encyclopedia)bigamy b´gm [key], crime of marrying during the continuance of a lawful marriage. Bigamy is not committed if a prior marriage has been terminated by a divorce or a decree of nullity of marriage...Clarence, Lionel, duke of
(Encyclopedia)Clarence, Lionel, duke of, 1338–68, third son of Edward III of England. His marriage (1352) to Elizabeth de Burgh gained him the title and lands of the earl of Ulster. Governor of Ireland from 1361 ...legitimation
(Encyclopedia)legitimation, act of giving the status of legitimacy to a child whose parents were not married at the time the child was born. This is generally accomplished by the subsequent marriage of the parents....Browse by Subject
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