Matrimony
/ˈmætrɪˌmoʊni/
Definitions
- (n.) The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
They entered into matrimony after a year of courtship.
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Commentary
Often used in formal or legal contexts to emphasize the solemnity and recognized status of the marital bond.
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