Civil Ceremony

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪvəl ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

Definitions of civil ceremony

noun A civil ceremony is a non-religious ceremony that is legally recognized, typically used for weddings or other official events.

Example Sentences

A1 A civil ceremony is a legal marriage without any religious elements.

A2 Many couples choose to have a civil ceremony at the courthouse.

B1 The couple opted for a civil ceremony instead of a traditional church wedding.

B2 The civil ceremony was held in a beautiful garden with close friends and family in attendance.

C1 The couple personalized their civil ceremony with readings and music that reflected their relationship.

C2 The civil ceremony was conducted by a judge and included heartfelt vows exchanged by the couple.

Examples of civil ceremony in a Sentence

formal The couple opted for a civil ceremony at the courthouse to legalize their marriage.

informal They decided to have a simple civil ceremony at city hall.

slang They went and got hitched in a quick civil ceremony.

figurative The signing of the contract marked the official start of their partnership, like a civil ceremony.

Grammatical Forms of civil ceremony

• plural: civil ceremonies
• comparative: more civil
• superlative: most civil
• present tense: civil ceremony
• future tense: will have a civil ceremony
• perfect tense: have had a civil ceremony
• continuous tense: is having a civil ceremony
• singular: civil ceremony
• positive degree: civil
• infinitive: to have a civil ceremony
• gerund: having a civil ceremony
• participle: having a civil ceremony

Origin and Evolution of civil ceremony

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Old French

Story behind the word: The term 'civil ceremony' originated from the Latin word 'civilis', meaning relating to citizens or the state, and the Old French word 'ceremonie', meaning ritual or formal act.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe formal rituals or acts related to citizens or the state, the term 'civil ceremony' has evolved to specifically refer to a non-religious or secular ceremony, such as a civil marriage or civil partnership.