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wedlock

noun

The state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
W
Ends with
K
Contains
ED
Scrabble score
17

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Pronunciation

ˈwɛd.lɒk

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noun

  1. The state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

    “A long and happy marriage”

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Example Sentences

A long and happy marriage
God bless this union

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