"speak now or forever hold your peace" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "Originates from the 1549 Book of Common Prayer. The original wording is: \"Therefore if any man can ſhewe any iuste cauſe why they maie not lawfully be ioyned ſo together: Leat him now ſpeake, or els hereafter for euer hold his peace.\"",
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        "Traditionally spoken during a wedding ceremony to allow guests an opportunity to voice any objections to the union."
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        {
          "_dis1": "58 42",
          "word": "hold one's peace"
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        "Spoken to give one's listeners a last chance for comments or feedback."
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        "(by extension, humorous) Spoken to give one's listeners a last chance for comments or feedback."
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  "word": "speak now or forever hold your peace"
}

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  "etymology_text": "Originates from the 1549 Book of Common Prayer. The original wording is: \"Therefore if any man can ſhewe any iuste cauſe why they maie not lawfully be ioyned ſo together: Leat him now ſpeake, or els hereafter for euer hold his peace.\"",
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        "Traditionally spoken during a wedding ceremony to allow guests an opportunity to voice any objections to the union."
      ],
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      ],
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  "word": "speak now or forever hold your peace"
}