marriage by abduction; bride kidnapping
Anthropological term for a marriage practice where a bride is taken by force or capture, historically or in certain cultures.
Marriage by abduction was a custom seen in some ancient societies.
There are records that bride kidnapping was once practiced in this region.
marriage to an already married person; stealing someone's spouse
Refers to a marriage where one partner was already married; essentially 'stealing' a spouse from an existing marriage. Less common usage.
Hers was a marriage by stealing; her partner had just divorced his previous wife.