noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
de facto marriage; common-law marriage
Refers to a couple living together in a marriage-like relationship without legal registration. Often used in legal or formal contexts.
彼らは内縁関係にあるが、正式な結婚はしていない。
They are in a common-law marriage, but they haven't formally registered their marriage.
内縁関係の解消には、財産分与の問題が生じることがある。
Dissolving a de facto marriage can sometimes lead to issues of property division.