Religious Marriage
/ˈrɪlɪdʒəs ˈmærɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A marriage solemnized according to the rites or ceremonies of a particular religion, often recognized separately or in addition to civil marriage.
They chose to have a religious marriage ceremony in the church before registering their union with the state.
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- religious marriage
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Commentary
A religious marriage may have legal implications depending on jurisdiction, especially where religious solemnization is legally recognized or affects marital rights.
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