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civil marriage

/ˈsɪvəl ˈmærɪdʒ/

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/ˈsɪvəl ˈmærɪdʒ/B2formallegal
  • ruЮридически признанный брак, заключенный государственным должностным лицом, а не в рамках религиозной церемонии, часто без религиозной принадлежности.

A legally recognized marriage performed by a government official rather than a religious ceremony, often without religious affiliation.

  1. Legal unionB2formal

    A marriage performed by a government official, not a religious ceremony, and recognized by law.

    ruГражданский брак

    • They chose a civil marriage at the city hall instead of a church wedding.
    • Civil marriage grants the same legal rights as religious marriage.
    • In many countries, civil marriage is the only legally recognized form of union.