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marriage of convenience

Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A marriage or joint undertaking arranged for political, economic, or social benefit rather than from personal attachment.

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  • noun A marriage motivated by some reason other than love; especially one conducted to obtain entry or residence rights in a country.

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  • noun a marriage for expediency rather than love

Etymologies

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A caqlue of French mariage de convenance.

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