Marriage

Definition

Marriage is a legally and socially sanctioned union between individuals that establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. It is recognized by the society, culture, or religion to which they belong.

Related terms

Monogamy: A form of marriage in which an individual has only one spouse at a time.

Polygamy: A marital practice in which an individual has more than one spouse simultaneously.

Kinship:

A network of social relationships that form an integral part of the lives of all humans in all societies, often built through blood ties or marriage