elopement

UK /ɪˈloʊpmənt/ US /ɪˈloʊpmənt/
noun 4

Definitions

noun

1

The act of running away from home with a paramour.

You may not have heard of the last blow—Julia's elopement; she is gone to Scotland with Yates.

[…] Jo […] was already deep in the concoction of her story, being unable to decide whether the duel should come before the elopement or after the murder.

2

The act of running away secretly for the purpose of getting married.

3

The act of running away from home (for any reason).

4

The act of a person with dementia or other mental illness wandering away from the area where they are safe.

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