conjugal rights
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of conjugal rights
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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She files a petition for restitution of conjugal rights.
From The Law and the Poor by Edward Abbott Parry
She began an action for restitution of conjugal rights, but she soon tired of that.
From Hilda Lessways by Arnold Bennett
But in spite of the success of the suggestion of the church dignitary, and the subsequent concession of conjugal rights, Heaven did not see fit to bless the union.
From The Grandee by Armando Palacio Valdés
Wearing apparel, furniture, jewelry, even legal expenses incurred in regaining her conjugal rights have been included.
From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Albert Sidney Bolles
It is true that there have been at times attempts to obtain restitution of conjugal rights on one side or on the other.
From A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) by George Saintsbury
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