HyperDic: civil_union

English > 1 sense of the expression civil union:
NOUNstatecivil uniona voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex
English > civil union: 1 sense > noun 1, state
MeaningA voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex.
Example"parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, and responsibilities under Vermont law as spouses in a marriage"
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broadermarital statusThe condition of being married or unmarried
Catalanunió civil

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