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Disparagement

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

[L. Lat. disparagatio, q. v.] An unequal alliance, or unsuitable connection in marriage. An injury done to a ward by marrying him or her to a person of inferior degree, or against decency.

2 Bl. Com. 70. Co. Litt. 80.

A shame, disgrace or villany done by the guardian in chivalry to his ward within age, in point of his marriage. Termes de la ley.