sham marriage
Meaning
Noun
- A marriage of convenience entered into purely for the purpose of gaining a benefit or other advantage arising from that status, usually with the intent of deceiving public officials or society about its purpose.
Related
Similar words
- fake marriage
- false marriage
- fictitious marriage
- mock marriage
Modern English dictionary
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