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Definition of: companionate marriage

A proposed form of marriage in which a couple agree not to have children until they are sure they wish to stay married, and which permits divorce by mutual consent.

Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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