Define incest taboo.
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The incest taboo refers to cultural, societal, or legal norms that prohibit or strongly discourage sexual relations and marriage between close relatives. The specific relatives considered "close" and thus subject to the taboo can vary between societies, but typically include immediate family members such as parents, siblings, and sometimes more distant relatives such as cousins. The incest taboo serves important social and biological functions, such as preventing inbreeding and maintaining family cohesion. It is deeply ingrained in most human societies and often carries strong moral, religious, and legal sanctions for those who violate it.