Adulterous Bastardy refers to the act of committing adultery and fathering a child outside of marriage. It is a term used to describe the illegitimate birth of a child resulting from an extramarital affair.
Adulterous bastardy refers to a child born out of wedlock as a result of the mother’s adultery. In some jurisdictions, the husband of the mother is presumed to be the father of the child, but this presumption can be rebutted by evidence of the mother’s infidelity. The legal consequences of adulterous bastardy vary depending on the jurisdiction, but may include denial of inheritance rights, loss of legitimacy, and criminal penalties for the mother and/or the biological father. However, in many modern legal systems, the concept of adulterous bastardy has been abolished or significantly modified.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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