Levirate

[levirit]

(noun.) the biblical institution whereby a man must marry the widow of his childless brother in order to maintain the brother's line.

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(a.) Alt. of Leviratical

Edited by Josie

n. marriage between a man and a childless brother's widow—an obligation amongst the ancient Hebrews.—adj. Levirat′ical.—n. Levirā′tion.

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