Ceile
/ˈkeɪli/
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- (n.) A legal term in Scots law referring to a spouse or partner bound by marriage or a formal relationship.
The ceile was entitled to certain property rights under the marriage settlement.
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Primarily used in Scots law contexts when referring to marital status or rights derived from such status.
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