conjugal rights

plural noun

: the sexual rights or privileges implied by and involved in the marriage relationship : the right of sexual intercourse between spouses

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

conjugal rights

noun plural

: the sexual rights or privileges implied by and involved in the marriage relationship : the right of sexual intercourse between husband and wife

Legal Definition

conjugal rights

noun plural

: the rights and privileges (as to love, affection, sexual relations, companionship, comfort, and services) implied by and involved in the marriage relationship