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An engagement may be entered into only when the man has attained full seventeen years of age and the woman has attained full fifteen years of age.

If the man or woman has not yet attained majority, the consent of the father and mother must be obtained before the engagement can be entered into. If the father or mother has died, the consent of the surviving one must be obtained.

If the man or woman lives with the father or mother, the consent of such father or mother must be obtained.

If there is a guardian, the consent of the guardian must be obtained.

Engagement gift is the property given on the part of the man to the part of the woman as evidence and guarantee that he will marry her.