Marital Status
/ˈmærɪtəl ˈsteɪtəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal status of a person in relation to marriage, such as single, married, divorced, or widowed.
The application asked for the applicant's marital status to determine eligibility for benefits.
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Commentary
Marital status is commonly used in legal documents and demographic data to establish rights or obligations arising from marriage or its dissolution.
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