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divorce Definition


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divorce
noun
    1. The legal ending of a marriage.
      Thesaurus: break-up, separation, split-up, dissolution, annulment.
    2. A complete separation.
verb divorced, divorcing
    tr & intr
    1. To legally end marriage to someone.
      Thesaurus: separate, part, split up; Antonym: marry.
    2. To separate.
      Thesaurus: separate, divide, sever, dissociate.
Derivative: divorced
adj
    Etymology: 14c: from Latin divortere to leave one's husband.



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