misalliance

mis·al·li·ance

M0328000 (mĭs′ə-lī′əns)n.1. An unsuitable alliance, especially in marriage.2. A mésalliance.

misalliance

(ˌmɪsəˈlaɪəns) n (Sociology) an unsuitable alliance or marriage

mis•al•li•ance

(ˌmɪs əˈlaɪ əns)

n. 1. an incompatible association, esp. in marriage. 2. mésalliance. [1730–40; modeled on French mésalliance]

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misalliance - an unsuitable alliance (especially with regard to marriage)marriage, matrimony, spousal relationship, wedlock, union - the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union"mesalliance - a marriage with a person of inferior social status

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