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Carl,知名法学院法律英语专业,专注翻译各类与复杂商业纠纷有关的法律文件。