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συνήλθε σε Α' πρωτο γάμο πολιτικο

English translation: civil marriage (or registry office wedding)

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Greek term or phrase:συνήλθε σε Α' πρωτο γάμο πολιτικο
English translation:civil marriage (or registry office wedding)
Entered by: Nadia-Anastasia Fahmi

14:54 Jun 17, 2003
Greek to English translations [Non-PRO]
Law/Patents
Greek term or phrase: συνήλθε σε Α' πρωτο γάμο πολιτικο
συνήλθε σε Α' πρωτο γάμο πολιτικο μετά της σε Α' γάμο συνερχομένης (ονομα)
Arben Seva
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:38
civil marriage (or registry office wedding)
Explanation:
WordWeb EN>EN dictionary: A marriage performed by a government official rather than by a clergyman

Golden Magenta: πολιτικός γάμος = civil marriage # registry office wedding

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Note added at 2003-06-17 17:39:23 (GMT)
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enter into a marriage / wedding is the correct expression.

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Note added at 2003-06-17 17:49:35 (GMT)
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See also: If you wish to marry by civil ceremony, at a register office or other building approved for civil marriage, you will need to contact the superintendent registrar of the district where you wish to marry. You may marry at any register office or approved premises of your choice in England or Wales. However, for a marriage in an approved premise e.g a hotel licensed by the local authority, you will also need to make arrangements at the venue. In addition, you will both need to personally give a formal notice of your marriage to the superintendent registrar of the district(s) where you live. (http://www.statistics.gov.uk/registration/Marriage/MarriageC...
Many Meanings of \"Marriage\"

Marriage is not a monolithic, unchanging institution, even though many people define it that way (or believe that God has defined it that way). Civil marriage and religious marriage are different institutions, but are often confused with each other because states allow the religious ceremony to double as the state ceremony.

There are different marriage laws in all the states and different definitions of marriage in every religious tradition. In addition to this diversity, civil marriage rights in the U.S. have been significantly broadened during the last fifty years.


Civil vs. Religious Marriage

Unlike some religious definitions, civil definitions of marriage do not usually mention childbearing, sexual relations, living arrangements, or religious beliefs or observance.

When clergy or congregations marry couples it is a religious rite, not a civil ceremony, although the government may recognize it. Clergy and congregations choose whom they marry. They aren\'t compelled to accept the state\'s marriage definition, and indeed, many religious institutions don\'t accept it. Many religious institutions are more restrictive than the state, rejecting interfaith marriages or remarriages after divorce. And some have a broader definition, blessing the unions of same-gender couples.


Religious Diversity

There are a variety of views of the purpose of marriage in the religious community; some think gender is irrelevant. Many religious organizations and people of faith have definitions that are probably different from yours.

Some faiths consider marriage an aid to religious instruction. Some call it an expression of committed love. Others say it is mainly for raising children. In some Christian faiths marriage is a sacrament, in others it is not. But whether one agrees with someone else\'s definition of marriage (or baptism, or sacrament, or communion) one must respect everyone\'s Constitutional rights of free speech and free exercise of religion. (http://www.iwgonline.org/marriage/)
and this: To become a civil marriage celebrant, you must be:

Of good character
Of high standing in the community
Able to demonstrate a need by members of the community for your appointment as a celebrant

Please note that holding other positions of responsibility (such as being a Justice of the Peace) does not automatically entitle you to be appointed as a civil marriage celebrant.

Application for Appointment

Applications should be made in writing to Central Registry, PO Box 10-526, Wellington, New Zealand. You should give details outlining community involvement, and describing how you fulfill the above criteria.
You may be interviewed by a Registrar of Marriages as part of the appointment process.
There is no charge for appointment. (http://www.bdm.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Birth...




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Note added at 2003-06-17 17:52:26 (GMT)
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Therefore, the correct translation of this sentence would be
\"he celebrates his first civil marriage with (name) who is also celebrating her first marriage\"
Selected response from:

Nadia-Anastasia Fahmi
Greece
Local time: 07:38
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Summary of answers provided
5 +6civil marriage (or registry office wedding)
Nadia-Anastasia Fahmi
5 +2he/she conducted/carried out his/her first civil marriage
Evdoxia R. (X)


  

Answers


20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
he/she conducted/carried out his/her first civil marriage


Explanation:
I think that "civil marriage" exists only in the Greek civil law, that's why you won't find it in any English>English dictionary.

Evdoxia R. (X)
Greece
Local time: 07:38
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek
PRO pts in pair: 230

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Vicky Papaprodromou
0 min
agree  Elpida Karapidaki
40 mins
agree  Spiros Doikas
1 hr
agree  x-Translator (X)
1 hr
disagree  Nadia-Anastasia Fahmi: You never conduct a marriage (only a priest (for a church wedding) or a civil servant (such as a mayor in the case of a civil ceremony) can conduct a wedding/marriage. Also, you never carry out a marriage... you can only enter into marriage!!
2 hrs
disagree  Dylan Edwards: It's the priest or mayor who conducts/solemnises the wedding. "Civil marriage" can be found as a separate entry in the New Oxford Dictionary of Engliish, which is available online under the name OUP or OXFORD DICTIONARY - though perhaps to aol users only?
19 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +6
civil marriage (or registry office wedding)


Explanation:
WordWeb EN>EN dictionary: A marriage performed by a government official rather than by a clergyman

Golden Magenta: πολιτικός γάμος = civil marriage # registry office wedding

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2003-06-17 17:39:23 (GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

enter into a marriage / wedding is the correct expression.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 2003-06-17 17:49:35 (GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

See also: If you wish to marry by civil ceremony, at a register office or other building approved for civil marriage, you will need to contact the superintendent registrar of the district where you wish to marry. You may marry at any register office or approved premises of your choice in England or Wales. However, for a marriage in an approved premise e.g a hotel licensed by the local authority, you will also need to make arrangements at the venue. In addition, you will both need to personally give a formal notice of your marriage to the superintendent registrar of the district(s) where you live. (http://www.statistics.gov.uk/registration/Marriage/MarriageC...
Many Meanings of \"Marriage\"

Marriage is not a monolithic, unchanging institution, even though many people define it that way (or believe that God has defined it that way). Civil marriage and religious marriage are different institutions, but are often confused with each other because states allow the religious ceremony to double as the state ceremony.

There are different marriage laws in all the states and different definitions of marriage in every religious tradition. In addition to this diversity, civil marriage rights in the U.S. have been significantly broadened during the last fifty years.


Civil vs. Religious Marriage

Unlike some religious definitions, civil definitions of marriage do not usually mention childbearing, sexual relations, living arrangements, or religious beliefs or observance.

When clergy or congregations marry couples it is a religious rite, not a civil ceremony, although the government may recognize it. Clergy and congregations choose whom they marry. They aren\'t compelled to accept the state\'s marriage definition, and indeed, many religious institutions don\'t accept it. Many religious institutions are more restrictive than the state, rejecting interfaith marriages or remarriages after divorce. And some have a broader definition, blessing the unions of same-gender couples.


Religious Diversity

There are a variety of views of the purpose of marriage in the religious community; some think gender is irrelevant. Many religious organizations and people of faith have definitions that are probably different from yours.

Some faiths consider marriage an aid to religious instruction. Some call it an expression of committed love. Others say it is mainly for raising children. In some Christian faiths marriage is a sacrament, in others it is not. But whether one agrees with someone else\'s definition of marriage (or baptism, or sacrament, or communion) one must respect everyone\'s Constitutional rights of free speech and free exercise of religion. (http://www.iwgonline.org/marriage/)
and this: To become a civil marriage celebrant, you must be:

Of good character
Of high standing in the community
Able to demonstrate a need by members of the community for your appointment as a celebrant

Please note that holding other positions of responsibility (such as being a Justice of the Peace) does not automatically entitle you to be appointed as a civil marriage celebrant.

Application for Appointment

Applications should be made in writing to Central Registry, PO Box 10-526, Wellington, New Zealand. You should give details outlining community involvement, and describing how you fulfill the above criteria.
You may be interviewed by a Registrar of Marriages as part of the appointment process.
There is no charge for appointment. (http://www.bdm.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Birth...




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Note added at 2003-06-17 17:52:26 (GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Therefore, the correct translation of this sentence would be
\"he celebrates his first civil marriage with (name) who is also celebrating her first marriage\"

Nadia-Anastasia Fahmi
Greece
Local time: 07:38
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 1378

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ino66 (X): wow :)
3 hrs
  -> :-)
agree  Elpida Karapidaki: definitely!!
3 hrs
  -> Yes!
agree  x-Translator (X)
4 hrs
  -> :-)
agree  Joanne Panteleon: Ti s'epiase kale simera kai katevazeis katevata oloklira ???:-)))..
4 hrs
  -> Eipa na to tekmiriosso kai ego a la Spyros!! ;-0
agree  Valentini Mellas
7 hrs
  -> ;-))
agree  Dylan Edwards: I prefer "entered into" (with the word "marriage", not "wedding").
18 hrs
  -> You are right!!
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