solemnization
solemnization. The performance of a formal ceremony (such as a marriage ceremony) before witnesses, as distinguished from a clandestine ceremony. [Cases: Marriage 26. C.J.S. Marriage §§ 30, 33.]
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lex loci celebrationis
lex loci celebrationis (leks loh-sI sel-[schwa]-bray-shee-oh-nis). [Latin “law of the place of the ceremony”] The law of the place where a contract, esp. of marriage, is made. • This law usu. governs when the validity of a marriage is at issue. Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws § 283(2) (1971).
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civil commitment
civil commitment. 1. A commitment of a person who is ill, incompetent, drug-addicted, or the like, as contrasted with a criminal sentence. [Cases: Chemical Dependents 10; Mental Health 31. C.J.S. Chemical De-pendents §§ 10–11; Insane Persons§§ 45, 47, 53.] 2. A public demonstration by two people of their intent to be bound together in a
consensual
consensual (k[schwa]n-sen-shoo-[schwa]l), adj. 1. Having, expressing, or occurring with full consent (consensual relations). 2. Created or existing by mutual consent without formalities such as a written document or ceremony ( consensual marriage). — Also termed consentaneous; consentient.
matrimony
matrimony, n. The ceremony or state of being married; MARRIAGE(1). [Cases: Marriage 1. C.J.S. Marriage §§ 1, 3, 7, 9–10.] — matrimonial, adj.
impediment
impediment (im-ped-[schwa]-m[schwa]nt). A hindrance or obstruction; esp., some fact (such as legal minority) that bars a marriage if known beforehand and, if discovered after the ceremony, renders the marriage void or voidable. canonical impediment. A ground for annulment recognized by canon law and developed by the ecclesiastical courts of the Roman Catholic Church. • Canonical
solemnity
solemnity (s[schwa]-lem-n[schwa]-tee). 1. A formality (such as a ceremony) required by law to validate an agreement or action (solemnity of marriage). 2. The state of seriousness or solemn respectfulness or observance (solemnity of contract).