marriage of a man to his wife`s sister, whether in the lifetime of the first wife or after her death. The term was introduced by the British ... [4 related articles]
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Form of marriage in which a wife is replaced by her sister if she dies or is barren. The practice fulfils the marriage contract by supplying a woman who will bear children to inherit the husband's...
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sororate 1. A custom in some societies in which a widower marries a younger sister of the deceased wife. 2. Marriage to a deceased wife's sister.
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