ceremonial marriage

noun

A legally recognized union formalized through a public wedding ceremony conducted by an authorized officiant, in compliance with state-specific laws.

Meanings

nounceremonial marriage (plural ceremonial marriages)

plural ceremonial marriages

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APA

ceremonial marriage. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ceremonial%20marriage

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“ceremonial marriage.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ceremonial%20marriage. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ceremonial marriage,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ceremonial%20marriage.

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