sigeh
- noun
- Specialized
- She entered into a sigeh contract for a fixed period as allowed by local religious authorities.
Examples
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In some Iranian cities, couples may choose a sigeh arrangement rather than a traditional marriage.
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Many couples in Iran consider sigeh a valid option for temporary relationships.
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The practice of sigeh is often discussed in debates about Iranian family law.
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A sigeh is a unique form of marriage.
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Many couples in Iran consider sigeh a valid option.
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In some Iranian cities, couples may choose a sigeh arrangement rather than a traditional marriage.
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She entered into a sigeh contract for a fixed period as allowed by local religious authorities.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word sigeh comes from the Arabic word sigha meaning 'form' or 'formula', and in Persian it became the name for a written agreement for a short marriage. Think of it like filling a short 'form' that sets the rules and how long the marriage will last, which is why sigeh means a temporary, agreed marriage.
