marriage

The legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife, and in some jurisdictions, between two persons of the same sex, usually entailing legal obligations of each person to the other.

A similar union of more than two people; a polygamous marriage.

A union between persons that is recognized by custom or religious tradition as a marriage.

A common-law marriage.

The state or relationship of two adults who are married.

A wedding.

A close union.

The combination of the king and queen of the same suit, as in pinochle.

The legal union of a man with a woman for life; the state or condition of being married; the legal relation of spouses to each other; wedlock.