used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
on or to one side
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
Bannsnoun
a public announcement of a proposed marriage
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
contractingnounUS /ˈkɑːntræktɪŋ/
becoming infected
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
wanted intensely
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
one or the other of two
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
FormalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
LegaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
LicencenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
licensedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪsənst/
given official approval to act
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
without good reason
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
engage in
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
and nothing more
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
precedeverbUS /prɪˈsiːd/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
SettlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
solemnisationnoun
the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
carry out
From this reading A valid marriage can only take place in a church or chapel duly licensed by the bishop for the solemnisation of such a ceremony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Nature of the Ceremony--Religious or Civil--Banns or Licence--Legal Formalities--Settlements._ The Nature of the Ceremony.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In most foreign countries a civil contract has to precede any religious ceremony that may be desired.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
validadjectiveUS /ˈvælɪd/
well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
which person or people
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Religious Ceremony will not lightly be set aside by those who regard marriage in its highest aspect; but the nature of the service will differ according to the views of the contracting parties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In England the marriage is either religious or civil, though in order to make the union valid certain legal formalities must be observed with every religious form of marriage.
