Meaning Of The Word Civil marriage

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What's The Definition Of Civil marriage?

civil marriage in American English
a marriage performed by a justice of the peace, judge, or similar official, not by a clergyman
noun: a marriage performed by a government official, as distinguished from a member of the clergy

civil marriage in British English
noun: a marriage performed by some official other than a member of the clergy

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