conjugal rights

plural noun

: the rights or privileges (as to love, affection, sexual relations, companionship, and comfort) implied by and involved in the marital relationship

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conjugal rights

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Medical Definition

conjugal rights

noun plural

: the sexual rights or privileges implied by and involved in the marriage relationship : the right of sexual intercourse between husband and wife

Legal Definition

conjugal rights

noun plural

: the rights and privileges (as to love, affection, sexual relations, companionship, comfort, and services) implied by and involved in the marriage relationship