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matrimony The state of being married, or the act of getting married. ■ John and Jane's matrimony was blessed by all their friends and family, who were ecstatic to finally see them together. They even had a wedding dance that ended with them falling into each other and rolling on the floor, much to everyone's amusement.
marriage A legal commitment between two people who have decided to spend the rest of their lives together, usually involving a ceremony and the exchange of rings. It is also known as matrimony. ■ John and Jane got married in a beautiful beach ceremony surrounded by their loved ones. They exchanged vows and rings, and now they are officially man and wife. From that day on, they will be known as John and Jane Doe.
wedlock A state of matrimony in which two people are legally bound to each other for life and have a legally recognized relationship as husband and wife. ■ "I'm so glad I decided to get married in wedlock, otherwise I would have been stuck with a piece of paper that meant nothing."