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| 1. | [ noun ] (law) a voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex | |
| Examples: | "parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, and responsibilities under Vermont law as spouses in a marriage" |
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| Related terms: | marital_status law | |
| Similar spelling: |
civil_engineer civilian |
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