Marriage Act 1540
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | Concerning precontractes and degrees of Consanguinite. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 32 Hen. 8. c. 38 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 24 July 1540 |
| Commencement | 1 July 1540 |
| Repealed | 1 January 1950 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Marriage Act 1949 |
| Relates to |
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Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Marriage Act 1540 (32 Hen. 8. c. 38) was an act of the Parliament of England. A similar Marriage Act, 1542 was passed by the Parliament of Ireland, and part of it remains in force in the Republic of Ireland.