Defect of birth (Catholic canon law)

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Defect of birth was, under former

illegitimacy
. Defect of birth inhibited the exercise of the functions of orders already received. The prohibition did not touch the validity of orders, but made the reception thereof illicit.

The defect of illegitimate birth could be remedied in four ways: (1) by the subsequent marriage of the parents, if they were capable of contracting a marriage at the time of birth; (2) by a

dispensation
.

Current law

Under the current 1983 Code of Canon Law, illegitimacy has no canonical implications or consequences.

See also

  • Illegitimacy

External links

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainHerbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Defect of Birth". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.