Word Frequency
divorce (dɪˈvɔːs
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Definitions
noun
- the dissolution of a marriage by judgment of a court or by accepted custom
- a judicial decree declaring a marriage to be dissolved
- a separation, esp one that is total or complete
verb
- to separate or be separated by divorce; give or obtain a divorce (to a couple or from one's spouse)
- tr to remove or separate, esp completely
Derived Forms
diˈvorceable adjectivediˈvorcer noun
diˈvorcive adjective
Word Origin
C14: from Old French, from Latin dīvortium from dīvertere to separate; see divertSponsored Links
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