As far as I can tell, this law specifically legalized avunculate marriage (i.e. an uncle 'marrying' his niece), which is rightfully illegal among all populations in Rhode Island, except the Jews.
The Jews have specific legal protections allowing them to commit incest.
As far as I can tell, this law specifically legalized avunculate marriage (i.e. an uncle 'marrying' his niece), which is rightfully illegal among all populations in Rhode Island, except the Jews.
The Jews have specific legal protections allowing them to commit incest.
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