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Adverbial out of wedlock has 2 senses
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Definitions from the WebTerm: Out of WedlockDescription:Out of wedlock refers to a situation or event occurring or conceived outside the bonds of marriage. It implies that an individual is born or an action is taken without the legal union of their parents. This term is often used to describe children born to unmarried parents or actions considered socially unacceptable due to lacking marital status. Sense 1:Part of Speech: Adverb Definition: Referring to actions or events that happen or are conceived outside of marriage. Example: Sarah's parents got pregnant out of wedlock before they tied the knot. Sense 2:Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Describing situations, relationships, or children that result from unmarried parents. Example: The film portrayed the struggles faced by a young woman raising a child out of wedlock. Sense 3:Part of Speech: Noun Definition: Referring to a child born to parents who are not legally married. Example: The law now grants parental rights to fathers of children born out of wedlock. Sense 4:Part of Speech: Prepositional Phrase Definition: Used to express a state or event occurring without the bond of matrimony. Example: Many couples nowadays prefer to live together out of wedlock before deciding to get married. Related Products: | ||||
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