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    Divorce

    /dɪˈvɔːrs/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.
    After years of conflict, they finally decided to file for divorce.
    The state of being divorced.
    Her divorce left her feeling emotionally drained.
    verb
    To legally dissolve one's marriage with someone.
    They decided to divorce after realizing they had grown apart.
    To separate or disjoin.
    The artist sought to divorce his personal feelings from his work.

    Etymology

    Middle English divorcien, from Old French divorcer, from Latin divorcium

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    divorce court:
    A court that hears cases related to divorce.
    no-fault divorce:
    A divorce where no blame is assigned to either party.
    divorce settlement:
    An agreement reached regarding the division of assets and responsibilities after a divorce.

    Related Words

    annulment
    A legal procedure that clears a marriage from the records.
    separation
    The process of two people living apart while still legally married.
    custody
    The legal right to take care of a child after a divorce.

    Slang Meanings

    Dissolution of matrimonial ties.
    He's getting a 'd' because he couldn't handle the stress.
    A breakup in a casual relationship.
    They had a 'D-day' after realizing they were not compatible.