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concubinage in Czech

concubinage in Czech is konkubinát, souložnictví — concubinage means the practice, recognised in some historical and legal systems, of a man and a woman living together in a lasting relationship that carries fewer rights than marriage.

concubinage in Czech

konkubinát
noun
The state of cohabiting or living together as man and woman while not married.
souložnictví
noun
The state of cohabiting or living together as man and woman while not married.

What does "concubinage" mean?

  1. noun The practice, recognised in some historical and legal systems, of a man and a woman living together in a lasting relationship that carries fewer rights than marriage.
    "Roman law drew a clear line between marriage and concubinage."
  2. noun The state of being a concubine within such an arrangement.
    "The novel traces her passage from concubinage to the position of principal wife."
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concubinage in a sentence

  • Roman law drew a clear line between marriage and concubinage.
  • Under the old code, children born of concubinage could not inherit.
  • The novel traces her passage from concubinage to the position of principal wife.

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What is "concubinage" in Czech?

"concubinage" in Czech is konkubinát, souložnictví. concubinage means: The practice, recognised in some historical and legal systems, of a man and a woman living together in a lasting relationship that carries fewer rights than marriage.

How do you use "concubinage" in a sentence?

Example: "Roman law drew a clear line between marriage and concubinage." In Czech, "concubinage" is konkubinát, souložnictví.

Are there other ways to say "concubinage" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "concubinage": konkubinát, souložnictví.

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