two people joined in matrimony
we intend to be joined in matrimony until “death do us part”
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While legacy agencies might still operate like Victorian-era matchmakers, arranging introductions between clients and journalists with no promises of matrimony, Spynn functions more like a Las Vegas wedding chapel — quick, certain and surprisingly effective.—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2025 In defeat, the matrimony between manager, club and city had never been more visible.—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 This cowboy is getting hitched and has the hat to match in matrimony.—Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 12 Apr. 2025 Christine has taken an ideological stance against the emotional labor and inequity inherent in the system of conventional matrimony!—Christine Murphy, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for matrimony
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Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French matrimoignie, from Latin matrimonium, from matr-, mater mother, matron — more at mother
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