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* concubinage ''(a person who is legally entitled to having "unofficial spouses" and those "unofficial spouses"; think an emperor and his many concubines)'' | * concubinage ''(a person who is legally entitled to having "unofficial spouses" and those "unofficial spouses"; think an emperor and his many concubines)'' | ||
* paramours | * paramours ''(a married person and their extramarital lover; think a married man and his mistress)'' | ||
Please note that concubinage is a much more "official" relationship than that between paramours, which is generally seen as strictly illicit; historical concubines have often held positions of power within their lovers' households due to the very fact they held concubine status. If a character is described as an "official mistress", it is generally fine to understand that to be a case of concubinage. Ask if on doubt. | Please note that concubinage is a much more "official" relationship than that between paramours, which is generally seen as strictly illicit; historical concubines have often held positions of power within their lovers' households due to the very fact they held concubine status. If a character is described as an "official mistress", it is generally fine to understand that to be a case of concubinage. Ask if on doubt. | ||