Incest
/ˈɪnsɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) Sexual relations between close relatives prohibited by law or custom.
The law strictly forbids incest to protect family integrity.
Forms
- incests
Related terms
Commentary
Incest laws vary widely; drafting should consider cultural and legal definitions of prohibited degrees of kinship.
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