abielum

Abielum is a Latin word that translates to "marriage" in English. It is derived from the Latin verb "abire," which means "to go to" or "to go toward," and the suffix "-elum," which is a common suffix used to form nouns from verbs. The term "abielum" is used in the context of Roman law and Roman Catholic canon law to refer to the legal and religious union of a man and a woman. In Roman law, abielum was a formal contract between a man and a woman, which could include various agreements regarding their relationship, property, and children. In canon law, abielum refers to the sacrament of marriage, which is a sacred union between a baptized man and a baptized woman, blessed by the Church. The term is less commonly used today, as modern languages have specific words for marriage, such as "matrimonium" in Latin.