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47: 196:, and other documents to ask or indicate whether a person is married or single. In the simplest contexts, no further distinction is made. A status of 365: 239:) have a civil status of "married" depends on the circumstances and the jurisdiction. In addition to those who have never married, 329: 111: 83: 90: 130: 314: 64: 97: 68: 79: 279: 17: 334: 57: 243:
status applies to people whose relationship with a significant other is not legally recognized.
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system. Historically, inquiries into marital status have appeared on
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Indication of a person's relationship with a significant other
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records the civil status of its citizens by means of a
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