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Discover LudwigThe phrase "civil union" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It refers to a legal union between two people that is recognized by the government, but is not considered a marriage. This term is typically used to describe same-sex unions or unions between partners who choose not to get married. Example: John and Alex decided to enter into a civil union instead of getting married, as they preferred a more secular and non-traditional ceremony.
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civil union
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A legal union similar to marriage, established to allow same-sex couples (and, in some jurisdictions, opposite-sex couples) rights similar to those married couples have.
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–What is a civil union?
Mr. Hodgson's previous civil union was dissolved.
"The civil union law is failing.
May 25-June 10: "Civil Union".
"I'm in a civil union," she replied.
Nor were they interested in a civil union.
The pair intends to seek a civil union, they said.
It was a civil union, not a wedding.
Are you considering entering into a civil union with him?
In 2006, Gately married Cowles in a civil union.
He therefore supports the civil union bill, he said.
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