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civil marriage

–noun
a marriage performed by a government official, as distinguished from a member of the clergy.

Origin:
1890–95
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civil marriage  
n.  A marriage ceremony performed by a civil official.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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