Arizona legal term
Marry in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Marry” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Marry” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Marry" means to join together as husband and wife through an agreement, promise or ceremony regardless of whether a marriage license has been issued by the appropriate authority. 3. (A.R.S. § 13-3609)
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