convalidation

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noun

In Roman Catholic canon law, the making of a putative marriage valid following the removal of some impediment.

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Meanings

nounconvalidation (countable and uncountable, plural convalidations)

plural convalidations

  1. countableuncountableChristianityIn Roman Catholic canon law, the making of a putative marriage valid following the removal of some impediment.
  2. countableuncountableA ceremony in which a marriage, such as a civil marriage, is made recognized by the church.
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “convalidation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/convalidation.

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