proxy marriage

American  

noun

1. a marriage performed between one of the two contracting parties and a proxy who has been authorized to represent the other.

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Etymology

Origin of proxy marriage

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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

Alexei emigrated to the U.S. in 1978 and arranged a proxy marriage with Liza last June.

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 Schelling, George Luther