marriage equality

noun

1. the state of having the same rights and responsibilities of marriage as others, regardless of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.

2. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of marriage equality¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

The ECJ's ruling was welcomed by Katarzyna Kotula, a secretary of state and coalition ally of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who said it was an important step on the path to marriage equality.

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On Monday, the Supreme Court turned down a request to reconsider its landmark marriage equality case.

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Dobbs provides an ominous warning about the eventual fate of marriage equality.

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Supporters of marriage equality should refrain from resting on their laurels and mobilize to resist MAGA’s ongoing campaign to take away another right from the American people.

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In framing arguments that Obergefell damaged democracy by removing the question of whether to allow marriage equality from the people and their representatives, conservatives are building on the strategy they used to successfully overturn Roe.

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