Matrimonis

Matrimonis is a Latin term that appears in historical and ecclesiastical Latin texts. In general, it is associated with marriage or matrimony and is used in phrases to denote things related to marriage. In English translation, it is typically rendered as “of marriage” or “marital.”

In Latin, the primary noun for marriage is matrimonium; the standard genitive singular is matrimonii. Forms such as matrimonis appear in certain texts due to scribal variation, dialectal influence, or the practices of medieval Latin. As a result, matrimonis is encountered more often in medieval or canonical Latin than in classical prose, where matrimonii is more common for the genitive of matrimonium.

Usage and scope: The term communicates a relation to marriage in legal, theological, and genealogical discussions. It may appear in phrases naming rights, duties, or processes connected to matrimonial life, including church canon law or references in genealogical records and legal charters. Because Latin orthography and case endings varied across periods, matrimonis can appear as part of fixed expressions or formulae within certain texts.

Related terms and translations: The concept is closely tied to matrimony, marriage law, and canonical regulations surrounding marriage. The standard English equivalents are “marriage” or “of marriage,” depending on context. Latin phrases employing matrimonis typically require translation that captures the sense of jurisdiction, obligation, or relation to the marital bond.

See also: Matrimony, Matrimonium, Nuptiae, Canon law.