civil partnership
Britishnoun
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British law compelled the couple to divorce after Morris’s operation, but they remained together and eventually entered into a civil partnership in 2008.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
But, the proportion of people married or in a civil partnership living apart is very low at 3%, according to official figures.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2025
One hundred couples have tied the knot, formed a civil partnership or renewed their vows at one of England's most popular wedding venues - all in one day.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2024
Prior to the new law, prisoners could make a formal application for marriage or a civil partnership and could only be refused by a prison governor on the grounds of security concerns.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
Bellfield recently submitted an application for a civil partnership, which is believed to have prompted the government to authorise the restriction from Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
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