putative spouseglossary / putative spouse Family law. A spouse who believes in good faith that his or her invalid marriage is legally valid. See putative marriage under MARRIAGE (1). [Cases: Marriage 54. C.J.S. Marriage §§ 43–44.] 词条贡献者 法律翻译Virginia,毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校,专注翻译各类与国际贸易与投资监管有关的法律文件。