diriment impediment (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def (canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage)
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Hypernym hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
Domain of synset - TOPIC canon law, ecclesiastical law
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Hyponym hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
Member of this domain - TOPIC canon law, ecclesiastical law

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