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   divorce

   /dɪˈvɔːs/

   noun

   • 1. the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body: "her divorce from her first husband" Similar dissolutionannulmentofficial separationjudicial separationseparationdisunionbreak-upsplitsplit-upseverancerupturebreachpartingkhulatalaqOpposite marriage
   • ▪ a legal decree dissolving a marriage: "my divorce comes through in two weeks"
   • ▪ a separation between things which were or ought to be connected: "a divorce between ownership and control in the typical large company" Similar separationdivisionseverancesplitpartitiondisunitydisuniondistanceestrangementalienationvariancedifferenceschismgulfchasmOpposite unity

   verb

   • 1. legally dissolve one's marriage with (someone): "she divorced him in 1965" Similar split up (with)end one's marriage (to)get a divorce (from)separate (from)part (from)split (from)break up (with)part company (with)dissolve one's marriage (to)annul one's marriage (to)repudiateinformal:bust up (with)Opposite marry
   • 2. separate or dissociate (something) from something else, typically with an undesirable effect: "religion cannot be divorced from morality" Similar separatedisconnectdividedisuniteseverdisjoinsplitdissociatedetachisolatealienateset apartkeep apartcut offarchaic:sunderrare:disseverOpposite unite
   • ▪ dissociate oneself from (something): "a desire to divorce myself from history"

   Word Origin late Middle English: the noun from Old French divorce, from Latin divortium, based on divertere (see divert); the verb from Old French divorcer, from late Latin divortiare, from divortium.

   Derivatives

   • 1. divorcement noun

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DivorceDivorce - Wikipedia

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   Divorce (also known as dissolution of marriage) is the process of terminating a marriage or marital union. [1] Divorce usually entails the canceling or reorganising of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › divorceDivorce Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DIVORCE is the action or an instance of legally dissolving a marriage. How to use divorce in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Divorce.

4. legaldictionary.net › divorceDivorce - Definition, Examples, Processes, and Legal Implications

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   Mar 1, 2015 · Definition of divorce with examples and explanation of its process. Divorce is the dissolution or termination of a marriage by judicial decree.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIVORCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DIVORCE definition: 1. an official or legal process to end a marriage: 2. a separation: 3. to end your marriage by an…. Learn more.

6. indianfamilylaws.in › divorce-in-indiaDivorce in India: A Comprehensive Guide | Indian Family Laws

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   Aug 15, 2023 · Get a detailed guide to divorce in India, covering legal process, types of divorce, and considerations for mutual and contested divorce.

7. www.legalserviceindia.com › legal › legalDivorce in India: A Comprehensive Analysis ... - Legal Service...

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   Divorce: one of the most undesirable phases of marriage. It is the legal process of dissolving a marriage and freeing the partners from the bond. The concept is not new and has been present in India since ancient times. In the Vedic times, an option of divorce was available for both men and women, on specific grounds.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › divorceDivorce | Separation, Custody & Alimony | Britannica

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   Sep 3, 2024 · Divorce, the act by which a valid marriage is dissolved, usually freeing the parties to remarry. In regions in which ancient religious authority still predominates, divorce may be difficult and rare, especially when, as among Roman Catholics and Hindus, the religious tradition views marriage as.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › divorceDIVORCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Divorce definition: the act of legally ending a marriage. See examples of DIVORCE used in a sentence.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDIVORCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    B1. the official ending of a marriage: My parents are getting a divorce. Fewer examples. She filed for divorce from her husband. Ian's just gone through a messy divorce. Their marriage ended in divorce. Divorce rates are increasing. She's started divorce proceedings. divorce. verb [ I, T ] B2. She's divorcing her husband.

11. www.indiafilings.com › learn › indian-divorce-actDivorce Rules in India: Procedures under Divorce Act Explained

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    Mar 7, 2024 · Divorce is the legal dissolution of the marital union between a man and a woman. According to this act, the separation is granted by the court of law after receiving a petition from either wife or husband. Divorce is followed by granting alimony, child custody, and child visitation, distribution of property and distribution of debts.