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
