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One must differentiate between marriage and sexual union. Marriage is a legal concept, and is regulated by laws and customs of societies. For example, in some states it is illegal for first cousins to marry, but in several it is legal -- although perhaps frowned upon by society.

Sexual union, however, is a different matter. Among first-degree relatives (parent-child, brother and sister) it is always considered incest, and usually among aunts/uncles/nieces nephews as well. Incest is defined differently in different cultures, but it is always forbidden by custom and religious strictures as well as (perhaps) by law. It can also result in inbreeding.

Marriage is a legal concept. You cannot have an incestuous marriage, because it would not be legal, therefore not a marriage.

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