divorce

divorce is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] 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. "from the bond of matrimony."

[2] The separation of a married woman from the bed and board of her husband -- divorce a mensa et toro (or thoro), "from bed board."

[3] The decree or writing by which marriage is dissolved.

[4] Separation; disunion of things closely united. To make divorce of their incorporate league. Shak.

[5] That which separates. [Obs.] Shak. Bill of divorce. See under Bill.

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