DIRIMENT IMPEDIMENT


Meaning of DIRIMENT IMPEDIMENT in English

[ 'dɪrɪm(ə)nt ]

■ noun (in ecclesiastical law) a factor which invalidates a marriage, such as the existence of a prior marriage.

Origin

C19: diriment from L. diriment- , dirimere 'interrupt'.

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