levirate

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Noun levirate has 1 sense

levirate - the biblical institution whereby a man must marry the widow of his childless brother in order to maintain the brother's line
--₁ is a kind of institution

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Term: Levirate

Definition:

The term "levirate" refers to the traditional custom or practice in which a man marries his deceased brother's widow.

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Noun:

The levirate is a practice that has been followed by certain cultures for centuries.
According to levirate customs, the younger brother is obligated to marry his brother's widow.

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