Wedlock (Noun)
Meaning
The state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- They had been in wedlock for 25 years before finally building their dream home together.
- After ten years of dating, they decided to enter wedlock in a small, intimate ceremony.
- Their love only grew stronger as they went through the trials and joys of wedlock side by side.
- Throughout her life she held the sanctity of wedlock in the highest esteem as a vital social institution.
- They decided to stay in wedlock for the sake of their young children despite their marital issues.