Divorce
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British pronunciation/dɪvˈɔːs/
American pronunciation/dɪˈvɔɹs/

Definition & Meaning of "divorce"

Divorce
01

the legal act of ending a marriage

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After years of marital conflict, they decided to pursue a divorce and go their separate ways.
The couple sought counseling in an attempt to save their marriage, but ultimately, they ended up filing for divorce.
Divorce can be emotionally challenging, but it can also provide a fresh start and new opportunities for personal growth.
to divorce
01

to legally end a marriage

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to divorce definition and meaning
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After years of struggling, they decided to divorce and pursue separate lives.
The couple sought counseling, but ultimately, they had to face the difficult decision to divorce.
The decision to divorce is personal, and individuals may choose it for various reasons, seeking a fresh start.
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to disconnect or sever the relationship between two things or entities

Transitive: to divorce sth from sth
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They had to divorce their personal lives from their business partnership to remain professional.
The artist chose to divorce the artwork from its original political context to give it new meaning.
The law requires you to divorce your emotions from financial decisions to make the best choice.
Divorce
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British pronunciation/dɪvɔːsˈeɪ/
American pronunciation/dɪvoːɹsˈeɪ/
divorcé
Divorce
01

a man who has undergone a divorce, indicating that he was previously married but is now legally separated from his spouse

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