marriage of convenience

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Noun marriage of convenience has 1 sense

marriage of convenience - a marriage for expediency rather than love
--₁ is a kind of marriage, matrimony, union, spousal relationship, wedlock

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Marriage of Convenience

Definition:

A marriage of convenience refers to a union entered into primarily for practical or strategic reasons rather than for love or personal connection.

Example Sentences:

She agreed to a marriage of convenience with a wealthy businessman in order to secure her financial stability.
The political alliance was sealed by a marriage of convenience between two powerful families.
Many immigrants resort to a marriage of convenience to acquire citizenship in a new country.
The couple entered into a marriage of convenience to legitimize their immigration status, but later fell in love.

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