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1. (esp of a marriage) civil, or civilly ([In northern America and certain other parts of the world] a civil marriage is a wedding ceremony conducted by a governmental official, such as a judge, or by some other authorized person as distinguished by a member of the clergy B. In Islamic countries, in order to be recognized by law, a marriage has to be solemnized by an authorized cleric, usu at a marriage registry bureau( 2. Without benefit of clergy. Benefit of clergy is loosely, religious approval as solemnized in a church ritual (the couple had several children without benefit clergy – B( 3. without following or observing religious or canonical formalities
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