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Definition

Until death separates us; a common phrase stated between the bride and the groom at a Christian wedding, indicating a commitment to their union.

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Origins

Originates from the 1549 Book of Common Prayer, with the original wording being "till death us depart" (using the obsolete “to separate, part” sense of depart).

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See Also

  • till death do you part
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How People Actually Use It

a phrase that, apparently most people don't actually mean when they get married

"did you know that 40-50% of marriages end in divorce? I guess "till death do us part" means nothing anymore"

Source: Urban Dictionary