marriage equality

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of marriage equality

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

Although conservatives mourned that case in the same way that they would mourn Bostock, Obergefell was consistent with established trends in public opinion: A month before the court decided the case, Gallup found that 60 percent of Americans supported marriage equality—an all-time high, and up from just 27 percent two decades earlier.

From Slate

Reiner was also a longtime influential player in Democratic politics, which included co-founding an organization that played a pivotal role in the fight for marriage equality.

From Salon

Newsom added, “Rob was a passionate advocate for children and for civil rights — from taking on Big Tobacco, fighting for marriage equality, to serving as a powerful voice in early education. He made California a better place through his good works.”

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC

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

From Salon