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[–]KingDickThe2nd 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

In New Zealand the use of the term 'partner' would imply a "defacto relationship", which is a legally recognised relationship that is similar to the American concept of cohabitation (although with considerably more rights).

[–]RedEyedWarriorGay | Male | 🇮🇪 Irish 🇮🇪 | Antineoliberal | Cocks are Compulsory 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

In Ireland, de facto partners also get rights, but they are limited to hospital visiting, social security rights, property ownership, domestic violence protections and some inheritance rights. De facto couples can also adopt since 2017 if they’ve been living together for at least three years, and they can foster children since the 1990's.