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prohibited degree

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A quick definition of prohibited degree:

A prohibited degree is a close relationship between family members that is not allowed by law. For example, brothers and sisters cannot get married. The law also forbids marriages between other close relatives, like aunts and nephews or uncles and nieces. This is because it is considered wrong and can cause problems for any children born from the relationship. The law also uses the term degree to talk about how closely related people are. This helps to determine who can inherit property and who cannot. Finally, a degree can also refer to a title that someone gets after finishing school or university.

A more thorough explanation:

A prohibited degree refers to a degree of relationship that is so close that marriage between the individuals is forbidden by law. This includes relationships like brother and sister, aunt and nephew, and uncle and niece. The law generally forbids marriages between all persons who are lineally related and within the third civil-law degree of relationship.

For example, if a man wants to marry his niece, it would be considered a prohibited degree of relationship and would be illegal.

The term "prohibited degree" comes from the Bible, where the incest prohibition is pronounced in Leviticus 18:6-18. In addition to being illegal, these relationships are also considered taboo in many cultures.

It's important to note that prohibited degrees are used not only to determine who is the closest heir but also to establish the incest prohibition in marriage requirements.

For instance, if a woman's father dies without a will, his estate will pass to his closest kin, counting degrees of kinship. To calculate the degree of relationship of the woman to the estate, one counts the steps (one for each generation) up from the father to the nearest common ancestor of the father and the woman, and on down to the woman from the common ancestor. The total number of steps is the degree of relationship.

Overall, prohibited degrees are a way to prevent incestuous relationships and maintain the integrity of familial relationships.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
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windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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