proxy marriage
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of proxy marriage
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Under federal immigration laws in the United States, a proxy marriage is not considered legitimate until it is consummated, as old-fashioned as that might sound.
From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2021
It was poor judgment on your part, at best, to rely on your children as proxy marriage counselors.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2016
The bill was passed after county clerks reported an increase in eyebrow-raising unions that appear to be taking advantage of Colorado’s unusual proxy marriage provisions.
From Washington Times ● May 27, 2015
The Mexican divorce and proxy marriage were an attempt to legalize his position.
From Time Magazine Archive
He didn't suggest I renounce the proxy marriage when the time was up, or anything.
From —And Devious the Line of Duty by George Luther Schelling
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