Leviration
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leviration is a noun meaning levirate marriage.
Meaning
levirate marriage.
Example Sentences
Their custom also supports that if she has got male or female child she will remain in deceased husband's house till her life ends. The leviration of such widows by the deceased clan-member is not rare in the society.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include levirate, levir, conjugation, marrying, deuterogamy, brotherment.
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