Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. social science concepts
5. sociological concepts
6. social structure
7. marriage (social construct)

Anotations

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.