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civil marriage (s) (noun), civil marriages (pl)
A wedding ceremony that is performed by someone who is not a minister or priest: The mayor of the town has officiated at many civil marriages during his time in office.

Civil marriages are performed, with dignity, as a civil contract without a religious ceremony.

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