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Definition common law marriage in American English

common law marriage noun

noun
1

a marriage that is recognized as valid even though it has not been officially celebrated in a religious or civil ceremony

Example

When a common law marriage exists, the spouses receive the same legal treatment given to legally married couples, though variations may exist in terms of rights and obligations relating property, debts and pension.

Definition common law marriage in American English