Marriage (noun)

1. The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
2. The state of being married.
3. The ceremony at which two people are married.

Origin:

From middle english mariage, from old french mariage, from marier (to marry).

Examples:

1. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
2. The marriage ceremony was conducted by a minister.
3. The traditional view of marriage is that it is between one man and one woman.
4. She is planning her marriage with her fiancé.
5. Many cultures have specific customs and traditions surrounding marriage.