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civil union
noun
- a relationship between a couple that is legally recognized by a governmental authority and has many of the rights and responsibilities of marriage:
civil unions for same-sex couples.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of civil union1
First frecorded in 1835–40
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Example Sentences
Several Italian cities, including Naples, already have a civil union registry.
From The Daily Beast
Those who wish to have a civil union should be able to marry by an officer of the state.
From The Daily Beast
Advocates in Missouri seem beyond pushing the governor on the matter and are not even pursuing civil-union legislation.
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As a matter of fact, France already allows a form of civil union, known as the PACS or civil solidarity pact.
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“We had our civil-union ceremony, what we considered the big day,” says Berg.
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Whether, in 1689, it would have been possible to effect a civil union without a religious union may well be doubted.
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