Original sentence: A heterosexual de facto marriage without a license or ceremony is called a common-law marriage and is legally binding in some jurisdictions but has no legal consequence in others.It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged by a variety of ways, depending on the culture or demography.It may also be viewed as a religious act and even a sacrament by some.Marriage always carries strong legal implications and must meet the requirements of prevailing civil law to make it legal.Marriage practices are very diverse across cultures and may take many forms.People choose to marry for many reasons, but usually one or more of the following: legal, social, emotional, and economical; the legal establishment of a nuclear family unit; the legal protection of children; public declaration of love.The initiatory rite that that marks its beginning is usually called a wedding.The state of being married may be called matrimony or wedlock.They are often formalized by a ceremony called a wedding, but may also occur by appearing before a civil magistrate or authorized clerk
Edited sentence: Civil marriage is the legal concept of marriage as a governmental institution irrespective of religious affiliation, in accordance with marriage laws of the jurisdiction.External recognition can manifest in a variety of ways.If recognized by the state, by the religion(s) to which the parties belong or by society in general, the act of marriage changes the personal and social status of the individuals who enter into it.It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged by a variety of ways, depending on the culture or demographic.It is often viewed as a contract.Marriage practices are very diverse across cultures and may take many forms, and are often formalized by a ceremony called a wedding.People marry for many reasons, but usually one or more of the following: legal, social, emotional, and economical; the legal establishment of a nuclear family unit; the legal protection of children; public declaration of love.Some examples include the state, a religious authority, or both.This union may also be called matrimony, while the ceremony that marks its beginning is usually called a wedding and the married status created is sometimes called wedlock