Marriage Impediments
/ˈmærɪdʒ ɪmˈpɛdɪmənts/
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- (n.) Legal obstacles or conditions that invalidate or prohibit a marriage under law.
The couple discovered several marriage impediments that prevented their union from being legally recognized.
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Commentary
Marriage impediments are crucial in family law to determine the validity of a marriage; drafters should clearly identify if impediments render a marriage void or voidable.
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