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divorce
(d/I/'v/oU/rs )

noun (n)

  • the legal dissolution of a marriage(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    divorcement
    source: wordnet30
  • A legal dissolution of the marriage contract by a court or other body having competent authority. This is properly a divorce, and called, technically, divorce a vinculo matrimonii.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • part; cease or break association with(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    disassociate, disjoint, dissociate, disunite
    source: wordnet30
  • get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage(verb.social)
    Example:
    The couple divorced after only 6 months.
    Synonym:
    split up
    source: wordnet30
  • To dissolve the marriage contract of, either wholly or partially; to separate by divorce.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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