commitment ceremony

American  

[kuh-mit-muhnt ser-uh-moh-nee] / kəˈmɪt mənt ˌsɛr əˌmoʊ ni /

noun

1. a ceremony and celebration that affirms the love and commitment between two people who cannot or do not want to marry each other, typically a same-sex couple.

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Etymology

Origin of commitment ceremony

First recorded in 1985–90

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Example Sentences

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commitment ceremony

Among other factors, they look at whether the couple was in a committed relationship, lived together or owned property together, supported each other financially, raised children together, or held a commitment ceremony.

From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2022

Together for half a century, they held a commitment ceremony in 1996 and were married in 2013, after same-sex marriage was legalized in the District.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 27, 2021

There, at Elvis Chapel, they held hands during a commitment ceremony, complete with Elvis impersonator.

From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2021

And three years ago, the Supreme Court declined to hear a 1st Amendment claim from the photographer who refused to shoot photos of a commitment ceremony for two women.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2017

About 10 years later they had a commitment ceremony to celebrate their relationship.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2017

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