pacsés recognised couple

Creator:	lydiar
Language pair:	French to English
Discipline:	-
Definition / notes:	It is probably best to explain the origin of the term: The French government introduced a law a few years back called le Pacte social de solidarité. Following the pacs, co-habitating couples can enter into a civil contract which is similar to marriage in terms of reciprocal rights (and retirement benefits etc) without involving any religious aspect. For futher details, check: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etrangers/vivre/pacs/ Accordingly, it is said of couples who conclude such a contract that they are pacsé (actually, I had never heard the expression - wonder what the Académie Fr. has to say about it? Is French becoming more flexible .... )
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