noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the system or principle of having only one spouse at a time. Often used in formal or legal contexts.
一夫一婦制は多くの国で法的に定められている。
The monogamy system is legally established in many countries.
A yojijukugo composed of 一 (one) + 夫 (husband) + 一 (one) + 婦 (wife), literally 'one husband, one wife'.