matrimony
nounmasculineformal/mɐtɾiˈmɔnju/medium
ma·tri·mó·ni·o
Definition
The state of being married; marriage.
They entered into the holy state of matrimony.
The book discusses the sacraments of matrimony.
Common collocations
holy matrimonybonds of matrimony
Etymology
Do latim 'matrimonium', de 'mater' (mãe) e o sufixo '-monium' (indicando estado, função).