marriage equality

noun

1. the state of having the same rights and responsibilities of marriage as others, regardless of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
2. legal recognition of the rights of marriage regardless of one's sexual orientation or gender identity:

   If it becomes law, the bill would establish marriage equality for same-sex couples.

Word History and Origins

Origin of marriage equality¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

He had also voiced support for socially liberal policies, including marriage equality and allowing couples to have separate surnames - though he has since called for further discussion on the issues, in line with the LDP's more conservative stance.

From BBC

I was covering marriage equality for the editorial board, writing several times a week about everything from gay couples’ parenting rights to the economics of same-sex weddings.

From Los Angeles Times

But marriage equality in California was never vindicated on its merits, just on a technicality.

From Los Angeles Times

A generation grew up seeing that marriage equality helped many and harmed no one.

From Los Angeles Times

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Vice President Kamala Harris were at the vanguard in pushing for marriage equality, which will soon be signed into federal law.

From Los Angeles Times