Wedlock: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ’
Add to dictionary

wedlock

 

[ หˆwษ›dหŒlษ’k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in marriage

The state of being married; matrimony. The term 'wedlock' is often used to emphasize the legal and social bonds of marriage. It signifies the union between two people who have made a commitment to each other.

Synonyms

marriage, matrimony, nuptials, union

Examples of usage

  • They were joined together in wedlock last year.
  • Couples in wedlock have certain legal rights and responsibilities.
  • She entered into wedlock with her childhood sweetheart.

Translations

Translations of the word "wedlock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคตเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ehe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pernikahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะปัŽะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maล‚ลผeล„stwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตๅฉš (ใ‘ใฃใ“ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mariage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matrimonio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท evlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐํ˜ผ (gyeolhon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูˆุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manลพelstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ manลพelstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฉšๅงป (hลซnyฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zakonska zveza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hjรณnaband

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nikah

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matrimonio

Etymology

The word 'wedlock' has origins in Old English, where 'wed' meant a pledge or covenant, and 'lฤc' meant gift. Over time, the term came to signify the state of being married. In medieval times, marriage was often seen as a contractual agreement, and the term 'wedlock' reflected this legal aspect of the union.

See also: unwed, wed, wedded, wedding.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,680, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.