"1. legal relationship between spouses : a legally recognized relationship , established by a civil or religious ceremony , between two people who intend to live together as sexual and domestic partners 2. specific marriage relationship : a married relationship between two people , or a somebody 's relationship with his or her spouse"
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"a legally recognized relationship , established by a civil or religious ceremony , between two people who intend to live together as sexual and domestic partners"
"American Heritage http : //www.bartleby.com/61/2/M0120200.html"