Wedlock vs Nuptials - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between wedlock and nuptials

is that wedlock is the state of being married; matrimony while nuptials is wedding ceremony.

wedlock

English

Noun

  • The state of being married; matrimony.
  • (obsolete) A wife; a married woman.
    • (Ben Jonson)

    Synonyms

    * matrimony * marriage

    Derived terms

    * out of wedlock

    nuptials

    English

    Noun

    (en-plural noun)
  • wedding ceremony

    • Usage notes

    * This word is used as a plural noun, but usually refers only to a single event.

    Synonyms

    * wedding

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