diriment

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Diriment \Dir"i*ment\, a. [L. dirimens, p. pr. of dirimere. See
   {Dirempt}.] (Law)
   Absolute.
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   {Diriment impediment} (R. C. Ch.), an impediment that
      nullifies marriage.
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