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Record 1 1999-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insurance
  • Sociology of Human Relations
OBS

In the United Kingdom, the government distinguishes between "spouse" and (sexual) partner. See also "homosexual partner, homosexual partnership.

Key term(s)
  • same sex spouse
  • gay spouse

French

Domaine(s)
  • Assurances
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
OBS

Le gouvernement britannique distingue nettement entre mari/épouse et «partenaire» dans un foyer homosexuel. La notion de conjoint homosexuel ou de mariage homo est rejetée.

Key term(s)
  • concubin homo

Spanish

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