释义 |
common-law wife in British English (ˌkɒmənlɔːˈwaɪf) nouna woman considered to be her partner's wife after the couple have cohabited for several years Examples of 'common-law wife' in a sentencecommon-law wife Some people, perhaps because of the expression 'common-law wife', wrongly believe there is common-law protection for people who co-habit.Despite a widespread belief in the rights of a 'common-law wife', unmarried partners have no rights to a share in property on a relationship breakdown.Either way, people should know their legal rights; and the myth of the common law wife be consigned to history.At present, they have few legal rights, despite the myth of the 'common-law wife'being entitled to maintenance or cash sums. |