cohabitation
Britishnoun
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the state or condition of living together as husband and wife without being married
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(of political parties) the state or condition of cooperating for specific purposes without forming a coalition
Example Sentences
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“This legal document acts as a cohabitation property agreement and clarifies finances to avoid lawsuits over issues like California cohabitation law alimony,” the law firm adds.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
A unifying figure on the left, Jospin led a coalition government of Socialists, Greens and Communists in a cohabitation arrangement with centre-right President Jacques Chirac.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
“In myself, there’s this constant cohabitation of dark and light and aggressive and sweet sounds,” she continues.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025
“To assume that simply having a child obligates people to marry and take on the duties of cohabitation and mutual support feels suffocating,” Lee wrote on Facebook on Tuesday.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024
Barely two days into our cohabitation, Camel’s tremors are so bad he can’t even speak.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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