A wife (pl.: wives) is a woman in a marital relationship.A woman who has separated from her partner continues to be a wife until their marriage is legally dissolved with a divorce judgment; or until death, depending on the kind of marriage. On the death of her partner, a wife is referred to as a widow.The rights and obligations of a wife to her partner and her status in the community and law ... More @Wikipedia
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