Turkish Law in EnglishTÜRKİYE
Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 118: A. Becoming engaged

Book Two: FAMILY LAW › Part One: LAW OF MARRIAGE › Chapter One: MARRIAGE › Division One: ENGAGEMENT

Engagement arises from a promise to marry.

An engagement shall not bind a minor or a person under guardianship without the consent of his or her legal representatives.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 118 · A. Nişanlanma

Nişanlanma, evlenme vaadiyle olur.

Nişanlanma, yasal temsilcilerinin rızası olmadıkça küçüğü veya kısıtlıyı bağlamaz.

Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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