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marriage

/mɑːrɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does marriage mean?

noun

The social union or legal contract between two people that establishes rights and obligations between them, typically recognized by law and involving a formal ceremony.

Example

"The couple decided to get married after five years of dating."

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