ghost marriage

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Scope note
Marriage in which one or both parties are deceased. The custom is or was practiced in several cultures, including in the Sudan, China, France, and elsewhere. The custom often concerns property or inheritance rights of a deceased male.
ghost marriage
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024