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diriment definition

diri·ment (dir′ə mənt)

adjective

invalidating; nullifying: chiefly in R.C.Ch.diriment impediment, an obstacle invalidating an attempted marriage

Etymology: < L dirimens, prp. of dirimere, to interrupt < dis-, apart + emere, to take: see redeem

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