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Definition
The seven conditions for a husband to divorce his wife in pre-modern China and East Asia.
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How it's used
Refers to a specific historical legal framework that allowed a husband to divorce his wife based on seven specific conditions. It is almost exclusively used in academic, historical, or literary discussions rather than daily life. The term carries a heavy connotation of patriarchal oppression and is frequently cited when criticizing traditional gender roles.
Examples
People in the past often talked about the seven grounds for divorce, it was really unfair.
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