The legal union of a male and a female (North Carolina G.S. 51-1). Formula for Marriage Rate
to be joined as husband and wife; united in wedlock.
A legally recognized and/or socially approved arrangement between two or more individuals that carries certain rights and obligations and usually involves sexual activity.
the union and equality of objective and subjective entities
Marriage has traditionally symbolized the intimate union between God and humanity, or more specifically, the possibility that a human being could come to know God so closely and intimately that this union could best be symbolized by the relationship of man and woman in marriage. As a union of opposites that is both filled with tension and creativity so that it fructifies the universe, spiritual marriage is the ultimate state of humanity.
Under federal low, this is a legal union between a man and a woman. This aspect of the federal law does not submit to any state law or court rulings. It does, however, accept state law for the establishment of the marriage between a man and a woman. Specifically, it will accept (or reject) a "common law marriage" if permitted (or not recognized) by state law.
A man and woman legally living together as man and wife.
A social state of life commitment between two or more individuals. Generally a mechanism to extend the stability found in the family, for the spouses and also for any future offspring they may have. Reference section 2.15
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union"
a close and intimate union; "the marriage of music and dance"; "a marriage of ideas"
a blessing, a union decreed at the
a bond spiritualized by rituals that is created to satisfy the physical and emotional needs of a man and women and after Elton john, man and man
a celebrated union and the guests are as important to the celebration as the couple
a coming together of two people, physically, emotionally, and spiritually
a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants
a complex system of ongoing mutual action and response on many levels, physical, psychological and spiritual
a covenant relationship between two people that is recognized by the society in which they live
a divinely sanctioned union and if you cannot begin with the blessings of God then you already have as it were, one strike against you
a great spiritual milestone for us as Jews
a legal, civil agreement between two people
a man-and-woman situation
an affair of the heart, and the Yankee Clipper and Marilyn Monroe acted like husband and wife because they wanted to, not because they were married
an eternal relationship where both wife and husband share the challenges of life and build good generation to add value to the community and to the world
an institution where the wife gives the man her assurance that the children she produces are his, and in return the man assures the wife that he will supply resources to help raise the children
a partnership, and an inability to support one's wife when in healthy pursuit of a career is a sign of jealousy
a promise to protect the property of the husband (primarily his children, but also his wife as the babymaker) and the property of the wife (the revenue-generating beast of burden)
a sacred union between a man and a woman" - George Bush
a special celebration of any emotions especially for the mother and daughter
a union and can only work if you treat it as such
a union and symbolic of a spiritual union
a union between two people that desire to spend the rest of their lives together
a union, for better or worse, till death
a union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others
a union of two people, a union of two hearts, and a union of two souls
a union recognized, not just by the religious organization, but also by the State
a union where the two become One
a union whose years must be celebrated
the ceremony of union of man and wife was a sacrament of the church
The Mormon Church teaches two types of marriage. One ends at death. The other is for "time and eternity." If the couple is married in a Mormon temple by someone with authority it is believed they will stay married in the next life. This kind of marriage is needed if they are to progress, not only as husband and wife, but as God and Goddess.
The sacramental rite of the church in which a woman and a man "enter into a life-long union, make their vows before God and the Church, and receive the grace and blessing of God to help them fulfill their vows" (BCP, p. 861).
Socially-approved sexual and economic union, usually of a male and a female, that is assumed to be more or less permanent.
A specific status conferred on a couple by the jurisdiction in which they live. In most jurisdictions, it is necessary to file certain papers and have a marriage ceremony conducted by authorized individuals in order to be married. In some jurisdictions you may be considered married (common law) if you have lived together for a certain period of time and intended to be husband and wife.
the union of a husband and a wife for the purpose of cohabitation, procreation, and to enjoy each otherâ€(tm)s company. Godâ€(tm)s plan for marriage is between one man and one woman (Mark 10:6-9; 1 Corinthians 7). Although there are many cases of a man marrying more than one woman in the Old Testament, being married to one wife is a prerequisite for those chosen to serve in certain church leadership positions (1 Timothy 3:2,12; Titus 1:5-6).
The legal union of two people who have chosen to spend their lives together.
The legal union of two people in wedlock. The state of being married: a wedding. See civil marriage, civil partnership, common-law marriage, religious marriage.
The state-recognized, voluntary and exclusive contract for the lifelong union of two persons. Most countries do not recognize polygamous marriages, but marriage between same-sex couples is becoming increasingly recognized.
The legal recognition of a union between two individuals.
A legal union between two people. You get civil marriages which are legally recognised and customary marriages which are recognised in specific cultures (for example a Muslim marriage).
The legal union of two people. Once a couple is married, their rights and responsibilities toward one another concerning property and support are defined by the laws of the state in which they live. A marriage can only be terminated by a court granting a divorce or annulment. Compare common law marriage.
The state-recognized, voluntary and exclusive contract for the lifelong union of two persons. Most countries do not recognize marriage between same-sex couples or polygamous marriages.
God instituted and gave marriage not only to the church, but to human beings in general. For instance, we recognize the legitimacy of civil marriage. In addition, God has attached no promise of forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation to marriage.
A legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife.
A marriage is a publicly recognized relationship which creates kinship obligations regarding the sharing and transfer of resources between individuals, the children that a sexual union may produce, and, in some societies, the extended family. All human societies have some form of marriage, and in all complex societies which are governed by law, marriage is a public legal act with strong social customs and often religious rites involved. People marry for many different reasons which may include: to publicly declare love and/or companionship; to legitimize sexual relations and procreation; to form a family unit; to strengthen social and economic stability; and to nurture and educate offspring.