Obergefell

English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈoʊbərɡəˌfɛl/
• Hyphenation: OH-bər-gə-fel

Proper noun

Obergefell (countable and uncountable, plural Obergefells)

1. (countable) A surname.
2. (US, law, sexuality, US politics, informal, uncountable) Ellipsis of Obergefell v. Hodges. A 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage; and reaffirmed the existence of a right to privacy under due process following the 14th Amendment.

   Coordinate terms: Lawrence, Loving, substantive due process