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Question
Childless jewish couple adopted female baby (from unknown parents) and had her converted Kdatt veDin.
May a Cohen marry her when grown up?
Answer
A Cohen can't marry a convert even if converted as a baby. (Shulchan Aruch EH 6; 8)
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