MORGANATIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank; valid but with the understanding that the rank of the inferior remains unchanged and offspring do not succeed to titles or property of the superior

Synonyms:

left-handed; morganatic

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Adjectives

Similar:

legitimate (of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful)

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