Civil Partnership
/ˈsɪvɪl ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally recognized union between two people conferring similar rights and responsibilities as marriage.
They entered into a civil partnership to formalize their relationship.
Forms
- civil partnership
- civil partnerships
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Commentary
Civil partnerships provide a legal alternative to marriage, mainly for same-sex couples, but increasingly available to opposite-sex couples in some jurisdictions.
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