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.

Origin of marriage equality

1
First recorded in 1995–2000
  • Also called equal marriage .

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