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This article deals with nullity of marriage as outlined in can. 1101, 2, and the role of «dignita-tis sacramentalis exclusio» in canonical law and procedure. In the preliminary introduction, the study explores the essential value of «dignitas sacra-mentalis» in the tradition of canonical trials, with particular reference to the concept of «voluntas praevalens» in previous theological and canonical theories. The regulations regarding «corrente scolas-tico-teologica» and «corrente gallicano-laicista» of the institute are then examined. Thereafter, the article add resses the aspect of «dignitas sacramenta-lis» specific to the concept of «actus positivus volun-tatis excludens», followed by an analysis of the concepts of «fdes» and «intentio». Finally, the relationship between can. 1099 and can. 1101 is analysed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]