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Cohabitation

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001042

The act of two unmarried individuals living together in an intimate relationship, often resembling a marital relationship, without being legally married. In some jurisdictions, cohabitation for a certain period can create legal rights and obligations similar to those of married couples, particularly concerning property or support. The legal implications vary significantly by state or country.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001042
FieldLaw
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Cohabitation",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The act of two unmarried individuals living together in an intimate relationship, often resembling a marital relationship, without being legally married. In some jurisdictions, cohabitation for a certain period can create legal rights and obligations similar to those of married couples, particularly concerning property or support. The legal implications vary significantly by state or country.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/cohabitation/"
}

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