Registration of Marriage
/ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən əv ˈmɛrɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The official recording of a marriage by a government or authorized body, establishing the marriage's legal validity and effects.
The registration of marriage is required to formalize the union under the law.
Forms
- registration of marriage
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Commentary
Registration of marriage serves as legal proof of the marital relationship and is crucial for the enforcement of spousal rights and obligations.
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