Civil Union

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Civil Union?

A legally recognized arrangement similar to marriage, created primarily as a means to provide recognition in law for same-sex couples. Civil unions may become unnecessary in the light of U.S. Supreme Court that have legalized same-sex marriages.

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