Civil Status
/ˈsɪvəl ˈsteɪtəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal condition of a person in relation to the civil and family law system, particularly regarding marital status, birth, death, and nationality.
Her civil status was recorded as married in the official registry.
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Commentary
Civil status is often formally documented in civil registries and is crucial in determining rights, obligations, and legal identity in family and personal law contexts.
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