Ratum sed non consummatum

The term ratum sed non consummatum (Latin: ratified but not consummated) or ratum et non consummatum (Latin: ratified and not consummated) refers to a juridical-sacramental category of marriage in Catholic matrimonial canon law. If a matrimonial celebration takes place (ratification) but the spouses have not yet engaged in intercourse (consummation), then the marriage is said to be a marriage ratum sed non consummatum.

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Ratum sed non consummatum

The term ratum sed non consummatum (Latin: ratified but not consummated) or ratum et non consummatum (Latin: ratified and not consummated) refers to a juridical-sacramental category of marriage in Catholic matrimonial canon law. If a matrimonial celebration takes place (ratification) but the spouses have not yet engaged in intercourse (consummation), then the marriage is said to be a marriage ratum sed non consummatum.

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