COMMON-LAW MARRIAGE
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Common-Law Marriage.
Common-Law Marriage - as a noun
A marriage relationship created by agreement and cohabitation rather than by ceremony
Example Sentences
"In some states, a couple is considered to have a common-law marriage if they have lived together for a certain number of years."
"John and Jane have been in a common-law marriage for over a decade."
"The couple decided to enter into a common-law marriage instead of getting formally married."
"To dissolve a common-law marriage, a legal process must be followed."
"In common-law marriage, the couple is treated as if they were legally married."
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- commodo
- commodore
- commodores
- common
- common-law
- Common-Law Marriage
- commonable
- commonage
- commonages
- commonalities
- commonality