common-law marriage
- A type of marriage recognized in some states where couples are considered legally married due to living together for an extended period while behaving as a married couple, and displaying an intention to be married
- After living together and introducing each other as husband and wife for many years, they established a common-law marriage.
- Their common-law marriage gave them certain legal rights despite not having a marriage certificate.
- Even though they've never had a formal wedding ceremony, their extended cohabitation and intent to marry constitute a common-law marriage.
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