Putative marriage

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA marriage that is invalid because of an impediment or a lack of consent, but was entered into in good faith by at least one of the parties and follows the form established by canon law.

Synonyms

marriage of convenience common-law marriage coemption desponsory maritage alienation of affections quasi-contract wedlease pollicitation nudum pactum estoppel by deed legal fiction

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