One spring, Newson (who believes his wife is having second thoughts about the validity of their marriage) is lost at sea.

The prohibition against calling someone a mamzer or otherwise cast aspersions about the legal validity of his or her parents' marriage.

Wherever possible, the results of any litigation should give effect to the legitimate expectations of the parties as to the validity of their marriage.

"Certainly they were; supposing there were to be doubts raised as to the validity of your marriage or the legitimacy of your child?"

There was great uncertainty over the validity of his parents' marriage.

As the newly-wedded couple reached St. Paul, they received a telegram from the bride's mother that expressed concerns about the validity of their marriage.

Well, according to the late Mrs Howard, we got this much from her at least, there is some doubt about the validity of his second marriage.

In May 1527, a tribunal was summoned to test the validity of the king's marriage.

Luke hires two men to act as inspectors, questioning Jane on the validity of her marriage.

Doubts about the validity of her marriage led to family disputes over her children's right to the crown.