Consanguineous Marriage
/kɒnˌsæŋɡwɪˈniːəs ˈmærɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A marriage between individuals who are closely related by blood, typically within the degree of second cousins or closer.
The legal status of consanguineous marriage varies between jurisdictions due to concerns about genetic risks and social norms.
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Commentary
Often subject to specific statutory restrictions; careful drafting needed to define prohibited degrees and exceptions in legal codes.
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