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Marriage Licence

Definition: A marriage licence is an official document that allows two people to get married. It is usually issued by a government office and shows that the couple has met the legal requirements to marry.

Usage Instructions: To get a marriage licence, a couple usually needs to apply in person at a local government office. They may need to provide identification and sometimes pay a fee. After they receive the licence, they can have a wedding ceremony.

Example: "Before we can get married, we need to apply for a marriage licence at the city hall."

Advanced Usage:

In some places, there are specific waiting periods or conditions attached to obtaining a marriage licence, like requiring blood tests or proof of residency.

Different Meanings:

• Licence (as a noun): The permission to do something, such as a driver’s licence, which allows someone to drive a car.
• License (as a verb): To give official permission for something. For example, "The government will license the new restaurant."

Synonyms:

• Marriage certificate: This is different; it is the document that proves a marriage has taken place, while a marriage licence is needed before the marriage.
• Wedding permit: Similar in meaning but usually refers to permission for a specific wedding ceremony in a particular location.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "marriage licence," there are some phrases that might come up in conversations about marriage: - Tying the knot: This means to get married. - Walking down the aisle: This refers to the act of getting married, especially during the ceremony.

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Noun

1. a license authorizing two people to marry

Synonyms

• marriage license
• wedding license
• wedding licence