The phrase "two people" will replace "a man and a woman" in the proposed bill to legalise same-sex marriage in Australia.
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Legalise
//ˈliːɡəlaɪz//
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I can see no reason why the law, or, if the courts are too slow to move, the Legislature, should not recognise this transfer and legalise this custom.
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"Do you really think you can keep this up for the rest of your life?" "No. Just your father's life. Ha ha ha!" "It's not right." "Admit it. I'm going to be a much better ruler than His Majesty." "Fine. But I'm still not won over, yet." "What if I legalise juggling?" "Great!"
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The most recent country to legalise gay marriage was Thailand.
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