Domestic partnership意思

"Domestic partnership" is a term used to describe a relationship between two people who live together and share a common domestic life, but are not married to each other or in a legally recognized marriage. The term is most commonly used in the context of same-sex couples, who may not have the option to marry in certain jurisdictions, or in cases where one or both partners do not wish to be married.

In some places, domestic partnerships offer some of the same legal protections and benefits as marriage, such as the ability to make medical decisions for a partner, the right to inherit property, and the ability to file joint tax returns. However, the specific rights and benefits of domestic partnerships can vary widely from one jurisdiction to another.

In some cases, the term "domestic partnership" may also be used to refer to opposite-sex couples who choose not to marry, but still want to have their relationship recognized in some way. However, this usage is less common, and in many places, opposite-sex couples who are not married are treated the same as any other unmarried individuals for legal and tax purposes.