Mat`ri*mo"ni*al (?), a. [L. matrimonialis: cf. F. matrimonial. See
Matrimony.] Of or pertaining to marriage; derived from marriage;
connubial; nuptial; hymeneal; as, matrimonial rights or duties.
If he relied upon that title, he could be but a king at courtesy,
and have rather a matrimonial than a regal power.
Bacon.
Syn. -- Connubial; conjugal; sponsal; spousal; nuptial; hymeneal.
Mat`ri*mo"ni*al*ly, adv. In a matrimonial manner.
Mat`ri*mo"ni*ous (?), a. Matrimonial. [R.] Milton.
Mat"ri*mo*ny (?), n. [OE. matrimoine, through Old French, fr. L.
matrimonium, fr. mater mother. See Mother.]
1. The union of man and woman as husband and wife; the nuptial state;
marriage; wedlock.
If either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully
joined together in matrimony, ye do now confess it.