marriage equality
Americannoun
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the state of having the same rights and responsibilities of marriage as others, regardless of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
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legal recognition of the rights of marriage regardless of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
If it becomes law, the bill would establish marriage equality for same-sex couples.
Etymology
Origin of marriage equality
First recorded in 1995–2000
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More recently, the fight for marriage equality in Obergefell and even gun rights in Heller.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Now, Rob and Michelle Reiner became the driving force in the landmark decision for marriage equality across the United States.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
On Monday, the Supreme Court turned down a request to reconsider its landmark marriage equality case.
From Salon ● Nov. 11, 2025
Cheney announced that - although the final decision should be left to individual states - he was personally in favour of marriage equality.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
He also seemed to genuinely care about supporting the marginalized: He had, for example, organized something called the “Big Gay Race” in support of marriage equality before he held political office.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2025
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