The Clue
Forestalling objections, you might say (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ELOPING
Tags
Notes
The answer ELOPING is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Running off
Amorous action by Jessica
Running for one's wife?
Attempted activity in "The Barber of Seville"
Former Gretna Green activity
Leaving via ladder, perhaps
Like Romeo and Juliet in Act 2
Like Romeo and Juliet, in Act II
Definition
ELOPE as a verb:
1. (elope, run off) = run away secretly with one's beloved; "The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas"