Meaning & Definition of Wedlock in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The state of being married; marriage.

  Example Sentence: They entered into wedlock after a beautiful ceremony.

• Definition: An institution established by law or custom for the regulation of relationships between individuals who are married.

  Example Sentence: Wedlock has various legal implications regarding property and inheritance.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from 'wed' (to pledge) + 'lock' (as in a lock or bond).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• out of wedlock: Refers to children born to parents who are not married.
• wedlock vows: The promises made between partners during marriage.

Translations

• Spanish: matrimonio

• French: mariage

• German: ehe

• Russian: брак

Related Words

• marriage: The legally or formally recognized union of two people.

• spouse: A person who is married.

Slang Meanings of wedlock

• Meaning: Hitched

  Example Sentence: They got hitched last summer.

• Meaning: Tied the knot

  Example Sentence: They tied the knot on a beautiful beach.