Definition of divorce

noun (n)

• 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

verb (v)

• part; cease or break association with (verb.social)

  Synonym: disassociate, disjoint, dissociate, disunite
  

  source: wordnet30
• get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage (verb.social)

  Synonym: split up
  

  Example:
  The couple divorced after only 6 months.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To dissolve the marriage contract of, either wholly or partially; to separate by divorce. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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