special licence

English

Noun

special licence (plural special licences)

  1. (UK, historical) A marriage licence, granted by the Archbishop of Canterbury or his officials, permitting the marriage of two specified persons without banns, and at a place and time other than those prescribed by law.
    Coordinate term: common licence
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