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MINISTER, eccl (law)


MINISTER, eccl. law. One ordained by some church to preach the gospel. 2. Ministers are authorized in the United States, generally, to marry, 2. Ministers are authorized in the United States, generally, to marry, and are liable to fines and penalties for marrying minors contrary to the and are liable to fines and penalties for marrying minors contrary to the local regulations. As to the right of ministers or parsons, see Am. Jur. No. local regulations. As to the right of ministers or parsons, see Am. Jur. No. 30, p. 268; Anth. Shep. Touch. 564; 2 Mass. R. 500; 10 Mass. R. 97; 14 Mass. 30, p. 268; Anth. Shep. Touch. 564; 2 Mass. R. 500; 10 Mass. R. 97; 14 Mass. R. 333; 3 Fairf. R. 487. R. 333; 3 Fairf. R. 487.