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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 119: I. No right of action

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

Engagement does not give rise to a right of action to compel marriage.

A penalty for withdrawal or a penalty clause stipulated for the case of refusal to marry may not be sued for; however, payments made may not be reclaimed either.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 119 · I. Dava hakkının bulunmaması

Nişanlılık, evlenmeye zorlamak için dava hakkı vermez.

Evlenmeden kaçınma hâli için öngörülen cayma tazminatı veya ceza şartı dava edilemez; ancak yapılan ödemeler de geri istenemez.

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

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