sham marriages

A form of sham marriage — A marriage of convenience conducted by two persons who do not intend to live as a couple, generally for the purpose of gaining some advantage arising from married status.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of sham marriage
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“sham marriages.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sham%20marriages. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sham marriages,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sham%20marriages.

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