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common-law Definition and Meaning in English (common-law definition)

adjective
Synonyms:unmarried partnercohabiting partner
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Common-law definition: Describing a relationship where two people live together and present themselves as a married couple without having undergone a formal legal or religious marriage ceremony.

Definitions of Common-law

  1. 1adjective

    Describing a relationship where two people live together and present themselves as a married couple without having undergone a formal legal or religious marriage ceremony.

  2. 2adjective

    Pertaining to a system of law that is based on custom and court decisions rather than on written statutes enacted by a legislative body.

Example Sentences

“They have been living together as a common-law couple for over ten years.”

“Many jurisdictions recognize common-law marriage for certain legal purposes.”

Synonyms

unmarried partnercohabiting partner

Antonyms

legally marriedofficially wed

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nouncommon-law marriage
nouncommon-law husband
nouncommon-law wife

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Common-law definition: Describing a relationship where two people live together and present themselves as a married couple without having undergone a formal legal or religious marriage ceremony.
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'Common-law' translates to 'common-law' in English. Common-law definition: Describing a relationship where two people live together and present themselves as a married couple without having undergone a formal legal or religious marriage ceremony.
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