sham marriage

English

Noun

sham marriage (plural sham marriages)

  1. A marriage of convenience conducted by two persons who do not intend to live as a couple, generally for the purpose of gaining some advantage arising from married status.
    Synonyms: fake marriage, false marriage, fictitious marriage, mock marriage, paper marriage

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