"widow inheritance" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} widow inheritance (uncountable)
  1. A practice whereby a widow is required to marry a male relative of her late husband, often his brother Wikipedia link: widow inheritance Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Death, Marriage
    Sense id: en-widow_inheritance-en-noun-KGSb15cF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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