: a marriage celebrated in the absence of one of the contracting parties who is represented at the ceremony by a proxy
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebMontana is the only state where double-proxy marriages are allowed, meaning the ceremony can take place using two stand-ins and neither member of the couple has to be present. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2020
Word History
First Known Use
1900, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
proxy marriage
noun
: a marriage performed in the absence of either party to a marriage who authorizes a proxy to represent him or her at the ceremony