Marriage Register
/ˈmærɪdʒ ˈrɛdʒɪstər/
Definitions
- (n.) An official ledger maintained by civil or religious authorities recording legal details of marriages.
The marriage register includes the names of the spouses, date, and place of marriage.
Forms
- marriage register
- marriage registers
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Commentary
Marriage registers serve as primary evidence of marital status for legal and genealogical purposes; accuracy and preservation are critical.
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