Synonyms:
divorce, divorcement
Meaning: the legal dissolution of a marriage
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
disassociate, dissociate, divorce, disunite, disjoint
Meaning: part; cease or break association with; "She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president"
Synonyms:
divorce, split_up
Meaning: get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage; "The couple divorced after only 6 months"
Usage examples
THE PROBLEM OF DIVORCE
THE RESTRICTION OF DIVORCE
That means was divorce and marriage.
"Is not a divorce possible?" he said feebly.
"You desire my assistance in securing a divorce?"
The Divorce, the merciless Divorce, answered:--No!
I want a divorce, but the form in which it is possible is of great consequence to me.
She proposed to tell me all, secure a divorce from me, and go with Edward and settle in California....
In vain the legislature, foreseeing the wants which exist only among a corrupt people, permitted divorce.
It is very possible that if that form does not correspond with my requirements I may give up a legal divorce."