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by johngo on April 17th, 2009
Common law marriage, in Scotland. The unamiable term bidey-in is applied to the woman.
by Ryan Smith on April 5th, 2009
In the US, the definition is similar to "unofficial".
by KiwiBruce on April 5th, 2009
Shacking up, and Common law.
by lizbef on April 5th, 2009
shacking up
by Gene H on April 5th, 2009
I dunno. De fictiono?
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You're reading My dictionary says that de facto in the sense of "living together as if married" is only an Australian/ New Zealand term. what is the term used for this in other places?
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by Darth 5349U11 on April 18th, 2009
I meant to add that common law marriage is still marriage in law in Scotland. If a couple have been cohabiting for sufficient time that is accepted as a legal marriage, and the spouses have the rights and responsibilities of people married and certified by a registrar.
by johngo on April 18th, 2009