Among many African peoples, if a woman dies, her kin group is obliged to replace her with another woman with no additional bridewealth paid. This practice is termed

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Sororate is the practice where a widower marries the sister of his deceased wife, often to maintain alliances between families or kin groups. This term specifically refers to the replacement of a deceased wife with another woman, typically her sister, without additional bridewealth.

Among Many African Peoples, If a Woman Dies, Her Kin