civil marriage

noun

Meaning

A non-religious legal union between two people performed by a government official or judge.

Examples

They opted for a simple civil marriage at the courthouse to avoid the complexities of a religious wedding.
A civil marriage is recognized by the state as a binding legal contract regardless of any spiritual beliefs.

Synonyms: court wedding, legal union, registry office wedding

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civil marriage

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsɪvəl ˈmærɪdʒ

Definition

A non-religious legal union between two people performed by a government official or judge.

Examples

They opted for a simple civil marriage at the courthouse to avoid the complexities of a religious wedding.
A civil marriage is recognized by the state as a binding legal contract regardless of any spiritual beliefs.

Synonyms of civil marriage

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