Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wedlock

noun
/ˈwɛd.lɒk/
Definition
The state of being married.
Examples
  • They decided to live together in wedlock.
  • After years of dating, they entered into wedlock last summer.
  • Some couples prefer to wait a few years before tying the knot and entering wedlock.
Meaning
Wedlock refers to the legal and social state of being joined in marriage.
Synonyms
  • Marriage
  • Union
  • Spousal state