wedlock Definition
- 1the state of being married
- 2the relationship between two people who are married to each other
Using wedlock: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wedlock" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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They entered into wedlock last year.
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The couple's wedlock was a happy one.
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He was born out of wedlock.
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She is pregnant and wants to enter into wedlock before the baby is born.
wedlock Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with wedlock
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He was born out of wedlock.
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She is pregnant and wants to enter into wedlock before the baby is born.
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They were united in holy wedlock.
Origins of wedlock
from Old English 'wǣdlāc', meaning 'pledge-giving'
Summary: wedlock in Brief
'Wedlock' [ˈwɛdlɒk] refers to the state of being married or the relationship between two people who are married to each other. It is often used in phrases like 'out of wedlock,' which means born to parents who are not married, and 'enter into wedlock,' which means to get married. 'Holy wedlock' is a term used to refer to the sanctity of marriage.
