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divorce

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

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

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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