levirate
/lɪˈvaɪrɪt/ (li-VAY-ruh-t)
Definitions
1. noun
The practice of a man marrying the sister of his deceased brother, especially in ancient Jewish law.
“In some cultures, the levirate is still practiced today as a way to preserve family ties.”
/lɪˈvaɪrɪt/ (li-VAY-ruh-t)
1. noun
The practice of a man marrying the sister of his deceased brother, especially in ancient Jewish law.
“In some cultures, the levirate is still practiced today as a way to preserve family ties.”