Drawing on _________, most states in the U.S. refer to marriage as a contract or voluntary agreement between a man and a woman.

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The English common law tradition is the legal framework that has influenced the definition and regulation of marriage in the United States. The concept of marriage as a contract or voluntary agreement between a man and a woman is rooted in this tradition, which has been adopted by most states in the U.S. The Defense of Marriage Act and Marriage Common Law Act are not actual pieces of legislation, and the U.S. Constitution does not specifically define marriage.

Drawing on _________, Most States in the U