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pair bond

–noun Animal Behavior.
1. a partnership between a mating couple that lasts through one season, serving primarily in the cooperative rearing of young.
2. the couple that forms such a partnership.

Origin:
1935–40

pair-bond

[pair-bond] Animal Behavior
–verb (used without object)
1. (of a mating couple) to form and maintain a pair bond.
–noun
2. pair bond.
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pair bond  
n.  The temporary or permanent association formed between a female and male animal during courtship and mating.
pair bonding n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: pair–bond
Pronunciation: 'pa(&)r-"bänd, 'pe(&)r-
Function: noun
: an exclusive union with a single mate at any one time : a monogamous relationship —pair–bond·ing noun
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pair bond n.
The temporary or permanent association formed between a female and male animal during courtship and mating.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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