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
Example Sentences
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“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
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 • Nov. 25, 2025
On Monday, the Supreme Court turned down a request to reconsider its landmark marriage equality case.
From Salon • Nov. 11, 2025
Most obviously, Davis’ petition does not center on the question of marriage equality.
From Slate • Aug. 13, 2025
Others say those concerns sound strikingly similar to ones raised during the fight for marriage equality, when some argued that same-sex couples should settle for civil unions to avoid alienating religious moderates.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025
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