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Definition marriage lite in British English

marriage lite noun

noun
1

a relationship or civil status which is similar to marriage but does not have the same legal implications

Example

Others, such as France and the Netherlands, allow couples to choose from a range of "marriage-lite" contracts that incorporate some aspects of marriage, such as tax breaks or asset-sharing after splitting up.

Definition marriage lite in British English