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civil marriage

 

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Noun civil marriage has 1 sense
  1. civil marriage - a marriage performed by a government official rather than by a clergyman
    --1 is a kind of
    marriage, wedding, marriage ceremony

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Civil Marriage

Description:

Civil marriage refers to a legally recognized marriage conducted and registered by a governmental authority, without any religious affiliation or ceremony. It is a non-religious form of marriage recognized by the state.

Sample Sentences:

Sense: Legally recognized marriage without religious affiliation

  • John and Sarah decided to have a civil marriage instead of a religious ceremony.
  • Civil marriage provides equal rights and benefits to couples irrespective of their religious beliefs.
  • They opted for a civil marriage as they wanted a simple and secular wedding.

Sense: Marriage conducted by a governmental authority

  • They obtained a marriage license from the government office for their civil marriage.
  • The couple is planning to have a civil marriage at the city hall next month.
  • Before entering into a civil marriage, it is necessary to meet the requirements set forth by the government.

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