Meaning of the word wedlock in English

What does wedlock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wedlock

US /ˈwed.lɑːk/
UK /ˈwed.lɒk/

Noun

the state of being married; marriage

Example:
They lived happily in wedlock for fifty years.
Children born out of wedlock often faced social stigma in the past.