forbidden degree

noun

Any of the degrees of consanguinity and affinity within which people are not permitted to marry.

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Meanings

nounforbidden degree (plural forbidden degrees)

plural forbidden degrees

  1. Any of the degrees of consanguinity and affinity within which people are not permitted to marry.
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