The legal union of two people. Once a couple is married, their rights and responsibilities toward one another concerning property and support are defined by the laws of the state in which they live. A marriage can only be terminated by a court granting a divorce or annulment. Compare common law marriage.
- The state of being married.
- A union of two or more people that creates a family tie and carries legal, social, and/or religious rights and responsibilities.
- A wedding; a ceremony in which people wed.
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman).
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.
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