civil union
Americannoun
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a relationship between a couple that is legally recognized by a governmental authority and has many of the rights and responsibilities of marriage.
civil unions for same-sex couples.
Etymology
Origin of civil union
First frecorded in 1835–40
Example Sentences
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And it stresses that blessings should not be conferred at the same time as a civil union, using set rituals or even with the clothing and gestures that belong in a wedding.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023
Two of the judges, including Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, favoured civil union and granting the same "benefits that married people enjoy" to same-sex couples.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2023
Ms. Heche and DeGeneres announced plans in 1999 for a civil union in Vermont if the state legalized the partnership, but they ended their relationship the next year.
From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2022
"There should be the same standard for all genders, whether it's a civil union or marriage."
From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2022
Whether, in 1689, it would have been possible to effect a civil union without a religious union may well be doubted.
From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
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