Legal Definitions - per subsequens matrimonium

PER SUBSEQUENS MATRIMONIUM

Per subsequens matrimonium means "by subsequent marriage" in Latin. It is a term used in Roman and civil law to refer to a child's legitimation by the later marriage of the child's parents.

For example, if a child is born out of wedlock, but their parents later get married, the child is considered legitimate through per subsequens matrimonium.

Another example is if a man has a child with a woman, but they are not married. If the man later marries the woman, the child is legitimized through per subsequens matrimonium.

These examples illustrate how per subsequens matrimonium is used to refer to the legitimation of a child through the subsequent marriage of their parents.