Prohibited Relationships
/ˈprəʊhɪbɪtɪd rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/
Definitions
- (n.) Relationships forbidden by law, often due to degrees of consanguinity or affinity, to prevent legal or ethical violations, such as incest or conflicts of interest.
The statute defines prohibited relationships to ensure family members do not marry within certain degrees of kinship.
Forms
- prohibited relationship
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Commentary
Typically refers to legal prohibitions on certain familial or fiduciary relationships to avoid ethical or legal conflicts; drafting must specify exact degrees or contexts.
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