civil union

/ˌsɪvɪl ˌjunjən/
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Other forms: civil unions

Definitions of civil union
  1. noun
    a voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex
    “parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, and responsibilities under Vermont law as spouses in a marriage”
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    type of:
    marital status
    the condition of being married or unmarried
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