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INFANTS’ MARRIAGE AOT. The

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Definition (1910 Edition)

statute 18 & 19 Vict. c. 43. By virtue of this act every infant, (if a male, of twenty, or, if a female, of seventeen, years,—section 4,) upon or in contemplation of marriage. may, with the sanction of the chancery division of the high court, make a valid settle ment or contract for q settlement of property. Wharton.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.