civil marriageglossary / civil marriage A wedding ceremony conducted by an official, such as a judge, or by some other authorized person — as distinguished from one solemnized by a member of the clergy. [Cases: Marriage 27. C.J.S. Marriage § 31.] 词条贡献者 译者Clara,毕业于国内知名法学院,擅长翻译各种与衍生工具相关的法律文件。