forbidden degrees
forbidden degrees in Scots family law certain persons are not allowed to marry because of their relationship. Most relations by CONSANGUINITY are prohibited, as are a number of AFFINITY. Former172
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spouses are affected, as are relations by adoption. ILLEGITIMACY is irrelevant, and relations of the half blood are treated the same as those of the full blood. In cases of affinity, if it is not possible to peti- tion the court for permission to marry in certain restricted circum- stances, it is possible to apply for a private Act of Parliament.
- borrowing powers
- borstal
- bottomry
- brain death
- breach of arrestment
- breach of confidence
- breach of contract
- breach of the peace
- breach of trust
- breach of warranty of authority
- breaking and entering
- brehon laws
- brief
- bright line
- British citizen
- British nationality
- British overseas citizens
- British-protected person
- British subject
- brothel-keeping
- brutum fulmen
- buggery
- building consent
- building society
- building warrant