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Separation
01
the state in which a couple decide to live apart while they are still legally married
Examples
After years of marital discord, they decided to pursue a legal separation rather than immediately filing for divorce.
02
the act or process of becoming physically detached or disconnected
Examples
The rope snapped, causing the separation of the boat from the dock.
03
a state in which elements, individuals, or groups are not joined or cohesive
Examples
Political factions exist in a state of separation.
04
the act of leaving, distancing oneself, or parting from others
Examples
Their separation at the train station was emotional.
05
the act of sorting, classifying, or distinguishing one item from others
Examples
Separation of recyclable materials is mandatory.
06
the physical or measurable space between two or more objects
Examples
The separation between the buildings is ten meters.
07
the ending of employment, whether by resignation, dismissal, or retirement
Examples
His separation from the company was amicable.
Lexical Tree
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separationist
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