meretricious union

meretricious union
A marriage in which either or both of the parties is legally incapable; hence, one which is not a matrimonial union. Such incapacity or disability may result from having another husband or wife still living; from want of age; from want of consent of parents or guardians; or from want of sufficient mental capacity. See 1 Bl Comm 436.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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