Married
Married
Married (pronunciation: /ˈmarɪd/) is a term used to describe the state or condition of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law. The term can also be used to describe the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of a traditional marriage[1].
Etymology
The term "Married" originates from the Old English word "ge-mæ-ri-ed" which means "to provide with a husband or wife."[2]
Related Terms
- Marriage: The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
- Spouse: A person's husband or wife.
- Wedding: A marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations.
- Divorce: The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.
- Annulment: The declaration that a marriage is void, done by a court or other competent body.
- Civil Union: A legally recognized arrangement similar to marriage, created primarily as a means to provide recognition in law for same-sex couples.
- Common-law Marriage: A marriage that takes legal effect, without license or ceremony, when two people live together and hold themselves out as husband and wife.
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Married
- Wikipedia's article - Married
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