sponsalia

New “sponsalia” are not required for such an action.

The Doctrine of the Saints��� Perseverance Explained and Confirmed 1616-1683 1966

But there was another kind of betrothal known to the theologians as sponsalia de praesente.

Famous Affinities of History — Complete Lyndon Orr

But there was another kind of betrothal known to the theologians as sponsalia de praesente.

Famous Affinities of History — Volume 3 Lyndon Orr

Unlike canonical affinity, which arises both from lawful and unlawful consummated carnal intercourse, affinity in the code of the Old Testament springs from the sponsalia only, which with the Hebrews did not differ substantially from our matrimonium ratum.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The sponsalia usually consisted of a promise ratified by the giving of a ring as a pledge.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

It was wont to be preceded by sponsalia (betrothal), defined as an agreement of future marriage.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

Long before the birth of Jesus Christ, Roman custom drew a clear distinction between the sponsalia, or preliminaries, and the marriage itself, which latter culminated in the conducting of the bride to her husband's house (in domum deductio).

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

Betrothals [sponsalia] require seven full years in the contracting parties.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The second act, which may follow the sponsalia immediately or after some interval, comprises

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

First the wedding ring itself, in accordance with the old Roman custom, seems to have been originally a pledge or arrha given at the sponsalia by the bridegroom as the earnest of the future fulfilment of his share in the contract.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913