English Explanatory Dictionary

sham marriage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A marriage of convenience conducted by two persons who do not intend to live as a couple, generally for the purpose of gaining some advantage arising from married status.

Word forms

sham marriage sham marriages

Synonyms

fake marriage false marriage fictitious marriage mock marriage paper marriage
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