special licence

noun

a licence permitting a marriage to take place by dispensing with the usual legal conditions

Charles has proposed to her, and been accepted, and has obtained a special licence for their marriage.

It was to be by special licence, and quiet as quiet could be.

They drove to the Australian, and a week later were married by special licence.

I'll have a special licence ready, and the day you land again on this side you shall be Lady Custance, darling!

No one is allowed to offer anything for sale within the limits of the enclosure, without a special licence from the Commissioners.

Browse