Meaning of civil union in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    civil union

    Definitions

    1. 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 »

Famous quotes

  • « I was for civil unions and believed strongly that the flow of benefits and protections that would be provided in a civil union for same-sex couples, the decisions that have to be made, when health hardships are faced, when economic hardships are faced, I wanted all of those protections. I never strayed from them. »
    Harold Ford
  • « Civil union is less than marriage. Marriage is a sacred and valued institution and ought to be afforded equal protection. »
    James McGreevey

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