Matrimony in United Kingdom

Meaning of Matrimony

The following is an old definition of Matrimony [1]: Marriage, as a relation or status. Matrimonial causes. In England, certain suits, involving rights relating to marriage, which have constituted a branch of ecclesiastical jurisdiction. As, suits for jactitation of marriage, for restitution of conjugal rights, for judicial separation and dissolution, for alimony. By the Divorce Act of 1857, these causes passed under the cognizance of a court created by the act, and are included in the probate, divorce, and admiralty division of the high court of justice. See Divorce.

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Notes and References

1. Concept of Matrimony provided by the Anderson Dictionary of Law (1889) (Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence; William C. Anderson; T. H. Flood and Company, Law Publishers, Chicago, United States)