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wedlock

noun wed·lock \ˈwed-ˌläk\

: the state of being married

Full Definition of WEDLOCK

:  the state of being married :  marriage, matrimony
out of wedlock
:  with the natural parents not legally married to each other
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Origin of WEDLOCK

Middle English wedlok, from Old English wedlāc marriage bond, from wedd pledge + -lāc, suffix denoting activity
First Known Use: 13th century
WEDLOCK Defined for Kids

wedlock

noun wed·lock \ˈwed-ˌläk\

Definition of WEDLOCK for Kids

:  marriage 1

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