The Life Partner
Empire, First Era
Kùma
“Kùma” is an Imperial gender-neutral non-formal term that communicates status of individuals that are committed to romantic relationship.
Life Partnership is on the other hand is a juridical term that is equal to marital status back in the times of Old Earth. Life Partnership originated first in the Kingdom of Limmea, almost simultaneously with the beginning of Khan dynasty.
Elsewhere
Our scholars are still uncertain about marital practices in the Federal Space. Update pending.
Sources
Imperial Informatorium