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marriage license

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun marriage license has 1 sense
  1. marriage license, marriage licence, wedding license, wedding licence - a license authorizing a man and a woman to marry
    --1 is a kind of license, licence, permit

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Marriage License

Description:

A marriage license is a legal document issued by a government authority that permits a couple to marry. It is a requirement in most countries to obtain a marriage license before a wedding ceremony can take place.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A legal document authorizing a marriage.
  2. Verb: To obtain or apply for a marriage license.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Many couples visit their local courthouse to apply for a marriage license before their wedding day.

Local Usage:

In some regions, couples are required to have a blood test before they can obtain a marriage license.

Sample Sentences:

  1. They went to the county clerk's office to apply for their marriage license.
  2. The couple obtained their marriage license a month before their wedding date.
  3. In order to get married, they had to submit an application for a marriage license.

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