Wedlock (8)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">wedlock</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that wedlock can be written as marriage)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for marriage that I've seen before include "Formal union" , "Wedlock of alliance" , "Church occasion" , "nuptials" , "'The - - of Figaro'" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">wedlock</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that wedlock can be written as matrimony)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for matrimony that I've seen before include "State of being married" , "The state of wedlock" , "Nuptials" , "wedding ceremony" .)