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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of concubinatus:
Concubinatus is a word from ancient Roman law that means a man and a woman living together as a couple, but not married. It was allowed by the law, but didn't give the same benefits as being married. It was like a kind of marriage, but not equal because the man was usually of a higher social status than the woman.
A more thorough explanation:
Concubinatus is a term from Roman law that refers to a long-term relationship between a man and a woman who are not legally married. This type of relationship was not against the law, but it did not have the same benefits as a legal marriage. It was often a relationship between a man of higher social status and a woman of lower social status. For example, a wealthy man might have a concubine who was a slave or a woman from a lower social class. Concubinatus was regulated by law, but it was not considered to be the same as a legal marriage.
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