morganatic marriage

noun

A legally valid union between individuals of unequal social rank, typically a noble or royal person and someone of a lower status.

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Meanings

nounmorganatic marriage (plural morganatic marriages)

plural morganatic marriages

  1. A legally valid union between individuals of unequal social rank, typically a noble or royal person and someone of a lower status.
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