civil marriage

A marriage performed by a government official instead of by a member of the clergy.

Japanese Meaning

政府の役人によって執り行われる結婚。宗教指導者によるものではなく、法的手続きに基づいて認められる結婚形態。

They opted for a civil marriage because they preferred a simple legal ceremony.

彼らは簡素な法的儀式を好んだため、市役所での結婚を選んだ。

Sense（1）

A marriage performed by a government official instead of by a member of the clergy.

civil marriages

（ plural ）