sham marriage

1. A marriage of convenience conducted by two persons who do not intend to live as a couple, generally for the purpose of gaining some advantage arising from married status.

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   фікти́вний шлюбfiktývnyj šljub

1. Tom and Mary are in a sham marriage.

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2. Tom has a sham marriage with Mary, but John is his real soulmate.

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3. Because so many people want a European passport, sham marriages are on the rise.

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