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A(n) __________ is a custom whereby a man is obliged to marry his brother's widow.

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The answer to this question is a Levirate marriage. A Levirate marriage is a type of custom where in the brother of a deceased man is obligated to marry the wife of his deceased brother. This is said to be a compulsory marriage. This marriage is required by the Hebrew ancient law.
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