civil marriage
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of civil marriage
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Albert, 62, and Paul, 71, had previously been in a civil marriage and while they had split up, they remained close and continued to live together.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2025
A civil marriage ceremony can be performed for an extra $28, according to the clerk-recorder’s office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
“In terms of civil marriage, I think the countries that are in the European Union will eventually all do it,” Demacopoulos said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
Although today most Americans are likely to encounter a justice of the peace in the context of civil marriage ceremonies, this office was once the most important agent of law enforcement.
From Slate ● Dec. 5, 2023
A municipal judge chosen to celebrate a civil marriage will also direct as a preliminary to marriage such a proclamation as is required by Article 89 aforesaid.
From Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World by Hyacinthe Ringrose
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