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Prohibited degree of kinship

Okay, imagine your family. You have your mom, your dad, your brothers and sisters, your grandparents, your aunts and uncles, and your cousins. They are all your relatives, and they are all part of your family.

Now, let's talk about marriage. When two people love each other, they might decide to get married. But not everyone can marry anyone they want. There are some rules that say who can and cannot get married.

One of these rules is called "prohibited degree of kinship." It means that people who are too closely related cannot get married. For example, you cannot marry your mom or your dad, your brother or sister, or your grandparents.

Why can't you marry them? Well, there are a few reasons. First, it's just not right. It's not natural for family members to get married and have babies together. It can also cause health problems for any children they might have.

So, when people talk about the "prohibited degree of kinship," they mean that there are certain family members who cannot get married because they are too closely related. It's like a rule to make sure that everyone gets married to the right person and that the family stays healthy and happy.
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