Definition of levirate in English:

levirate

noun ˈliːvɪrətˈlɛvɪrət

usually the levirate

A custom of the ancient Hebrews and some other peoples by which a man may be obliged to marry his brother's widow.
娶寡嫂制，叔娶嫂制（古希伯来及其他民族传统制度，男人应娶亡兄的妻子）
as modifier levirate marriages
叔娶嫂式婚姻。
Example sentencesExamples
- The institution of the levirate marriage made it possible that her fertility could build up the ‘house’ of her husband's family, while the birth of a child would provide the bond which would give her a secure place within the household.
- The firstborn child of this levirate marriage is considered the deceased's child.
- Clearly for her, the institution of the levirate was of no help, since she would not be able to bear a son for her dead husband's household.
- Such societies may also practice the levirate (widows marrying brothers or cousins of their deceased spouse).

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin levir 'brother-in-law' + -ate¹.

Definition of levirate in US English:

levirate

noun

usually the levirate

A custom of the ancient Hebrews and other peoples by which a man may be obliged to marry his brother's widow.
娶寡嫂制，叔娶嫂制（古希伯来及其他民族传统制度，男人应娶亡兄的妻子）
as modifier levirate marriages
叔娶嫂式婚姻。
Example sentencesExamples
- The institution of the levirate marriage made it possible that her fertility could build up the ‘house’ of her husband's family, while the birth of a child would provide the bond which would give her a secure place within the household.
- Such societies may also practice the levirate (widows marrying brothers or cousins of their deceased spouse).
- Clearly for her, the institution of the levirate was of no help, since she would not be able to bear a son for her dead husband's household.
- The firstborn child of this levirate marriage is considered the deceased's child.

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin levir ‘brother-in-law’ + -ate.

词汇	levirate
释义	Definition of levirate in English: levirate noun ˈliːvɪrətˈlɛvɪrət usually the levirate A custom of the ancient Hebrews and some other peoples by which a man may be obliged to marry his brother's widow. 娶寡嫂制，叔娶嫂制（古希伯来及其他民族传统制度，男人应娶亡兄的妻子） as modifier levirate marriages 叔娶嫂式婚姻。 Example sentencesExamples The institution of the levirate marriage made it possible that her fertility could build up the ‘house’ of her husband's family, while the birth of a child would provide the bond which would give her a secure place within the household. The firstborn child of this levirate marriage is considered the deceased's child. Clearly for her, the institution of the levirate was of no help, since she would not be able to bear a son for her dead husband's household. Such societies may also practice the levirate (widows marrying brothers or cousins of their deceased spouse). Origin Early 18th century: from Latin levir 'brother-in-law' + -ate¹. Definition of levirate in US English: levirate noun usually the levirate A custom of the ancient Hebrews and other peoples by which a man may be obliged to marry his brother's widow. 娶寡嫂制，叔娶嫂制（古希伯来及其他民族传统制度，男人应娶亡兄的妻子） as modifier levirate marriages 叔娶嫂式婚姻。 Example sentencesExamples The institution of the levirate marriage made it possible that her fertility could build up the ‘house’ of her husband's family, while the birth of a child would provide the bond which would give her a secure place within the household. Such societies may also practice the levirate (widows marrying brothers or cousins of their deceased spouse). Clearly for her, the institution of the levirate was of no help, since she would not be able to bear a son for her dead husband's household. The firstborn child of this levirate marriage is considered the deceased's child. Origin Early 18th century: from Latin levir ‘brother-in-law’ + -ate.
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