Definition of Civil union

1. Noun. A voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex. "Parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, and responsibilities under Vermont law as spouses in a marriage"

Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Marital Status

Definition of Civil union

1. Noun. A legal union similar to marriage, established to allow similar rights to same-sex couples, and in some jurisdictions opposite-sex couples, as partners in traditional marriages have. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Civil Union

civil right
civil rights
civil rights activist
civil rights leader
civil rights worker
civil servant
civil servants
civil service
civil services
civil society
civil suit
civil suits
civil time
civil trial
civil twilight
civil unions
civil war
civil wars
civil wrong
civil wrongs
civil year
civilian
civilian clothing
civilian dress
civilian garb
civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services
civilianization
civilianizations
civilianize

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