Spouse
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
spouse
Legally married husband or wife. A co-habiting partner does not qualify as a spouse for immigration purposes. A common-law husband or wife may or may not qualify as a spouse for immigration purposes, depending on the laws of the country where the relationship occurs.
Source: Department of State. March 2007.
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