marital status
noun
: the state of being married or not married
—used on official forms to ask if a person is married, single, divorced, or widowed
Please enter your marital status.
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This is the person who should pay, in most cases, regardless of wealth or marital status.
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Their relationship alarmed government officials because Wallis' marital status barred her as a suitable future Queen.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
There's no need to provide information like your full address, birth date, marital status, medical history or social security number.
—Jason Elkin, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Swift's gameday appearances — and incorrect references to her marital status — are likely to take a hit in the coming weeks.
—EW.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Their relationship alarmed government officials because Wallis' marital status barred her as a suitable future Queen.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
There's no need to provide information like your full address, birth date, marital status, medical history or social security number.
—Jason Elkin, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Swift's gameday appearances — and incorrect references to her marital status — are likely to take a hit in the coming weeks.
—EW.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Marital status.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marital%20status. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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