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divorce

/d/I/'v/oU/rs/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the legal dissolution of a marriage

    noun.act

    Synonyms divorcement

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. 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 <i>a vinculo matrimonii.</i>

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. part; cease or break association with

    verb.social

    Synonyms disassociate disjoint dissociate disunite

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage

    verb.social

    Examples
    The couple divorced after only 6 months.
    Synonyms split up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To dissolve the marriage contract of, either wholly or partially; to separate by divorce.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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