1. A voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex
   "parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, and responsibilities under Vermont law as spouses in a marriage"
   - civil partnership

Derived forms: civil unions

Type of: marital status

Encyclopedia: Civil union

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