solemnization
- noun
- /ˌsɑːləmnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Formal
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solemnización
- The couple invited their friends and family to the solemnization of their marriage, which took place in a beautiful church.
Examples
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One of the conditions for the solemnization of marriage under Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, is that the bridegroom must have completed the age of twenty-one years and the bride the age of eighteen years at the time of the marriage.
Academic text (2018) -
Perhaps pushing the Hosanna-Tabor decision, and the 'ministerial exception' to its logical extreme in relation to the solemnization of marriage, would force the courts to recognize this contradiction and take steps to clarify the truly civil nature of marriage.
Blog text (27) -
In fact, under the new language of RCW 26.04.010, if Ref 74 passes, "No religious organization is required to provide accommodations, facilities, advantages, privileges, services, or goods related to the solemnization or celebration of a marriage."
Blog text (34) -
During the solemnization ceremony, the priest spoke about the importance of commitment and love.
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They chose a garden for the solemnization of their wedding, surrounded by flowers and close friends.
Synonyms
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1.0
A ceremony and celebration where two people get married
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2.5
A formal event that follows traditional rules for a special occasion
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6.3
A formal ceremony often held as part of a religious tradition
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3.7
A public religious ceremony with formal rituals
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5.3
A formal ceremony when two people become married
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1.1
A formal event where two people promise to marry and exchange vows
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2.3
A formal event where two people promise to be partners
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4.7
A formal event to mark or honor a special day
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4.9
A formal gathering with planned rituals to mark an important event
A wedding ceremony where people celebrate a marriage
Performing a ceremony such as a wedding or graduation
How Formal
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2.9
- Formal
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1.1
5
3.2
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2.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Solemnization comes from an old Latin word sollemnis, which meant 'ceremonial' or 'official', and you can see the same root in the English word solemn, meaning 'serious'. So, solemnization is the formal, public carrying out of a ceremony, with the serious rituals that make it official.