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Pedagamy

The practice or act of marrying off children, especially before they reach legal, emotional, or physical maturity.
Pedagamy is a violation of children's rights and is condemned in many societies.
Laws against pedagamy exist, but enforcement is often weak in rural areas where cultural traditions still prevail.
by LinguisticActivist August 4, 2025
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Pedogamy

When a male individual is in a serious relationship with or marries a woman who is much too young for this male individual.
Pedogamy: John, a 75 year old man, is in a pedogamous relationship with Jane, a 21 year old girl.
by MonsterJikl August 21, 2010
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