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Meaning of leviration | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

levirate marriage

uncountable

Equivalents

Français léviration

Examples

“Their custom also supports that if she has got male or female child she will remain⟳ in deceased husband's house till her life ends. The leviration of such widows by the deceased clan-member is not rare in the society.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Levis Levisham Levison levistolide Levit Levit.

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