civil union

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Noun civil union has 1 sense

civil union - a voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex; "parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, and responsibilities under Vermont law as spouses in a marriage"
--₁ is a kind of marital status

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Civil Union

Definition:

A civil union is a legal partnership or contract that provides similar rights and benefits as marriage, typically designed for same-sex couples or unmarried heterosexual couples.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: A legally recognized partnership offering legal rights and responsibilities similar to marriage

Usages:

1. As a noun:

- Lucy and Sarah decided to enter into a civil union after the legalization of same-sex partnerships in their country.

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