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   di·vorce

   /dəˈvôrs/

   noun

   • 1. the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body: "her divorce from her first husband" Similar dissolutionannulmentofficial separationjudicial separationseparationdisunionbreakupsplitsplit-upseverancerupturebreachpartingkhulatalaqOpposite marriage
   • ▪ a legal decree dissolving a marriage: "my divorce comes through in two weeks"
   • ▪ a separation between things which were or ought to be connected: "the bitter divorce between the company and its largest shareholder" Similar separationdivisionseverancesplitpartitiondisunitydisuniondistanceestrangementalienationvariancedifferenceschismgulfchasmOpposite unity

   verb

   • 1. legally dissolve one's marriage with (someone): "they divorced eight years later" Similar split up (with)end one's marriage (to)get a divorce (from)separate (from)part (from)split (from)break up (with)part company (with)dissolve one's marriage (to)annul one's marriage (to)repudiateinformal:bust up (with)Opposite marry
   • 2. separate or dissociate (something) from something else: "we knew how to divorce an issue from an individual" Similar separatedisconnectdividedisuniteseverdisjoinsplitdissociatedetachisolatealienateset apartkeep apartcut offarchaic:sunderrare:disseverOpposite unite
   • ▪ distance or dissociate oneself from (something): "he wanted to divorce himself from all contact with the syndicate"

   Word Origin late Middle English: the noun from Old French divorce, from Latin divortium, based on divertere (see divert); the verb from Old French divorcer, from late Latin divortiare, from divortium.

   Derivatives

   • 1. divorcement noun

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2. www.respicio.ph › commentaries › divorce-in-the-philippines-legal-perspectives-andDivorce in the Philippines: Legal Perspectives and Considerations

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Topic: Divorce Legislation and Its Implications. Applicable Laws: The Family Code of the Philippines, ... meaning neither party can remarry. Grounds for Annulment and Legal Separation. The grounds for annulment include psychological incapacity (Article 36 of the Family Code), fraud, consent obtained under duress or by force ...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › divorceDivorce Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   divorce: [noun] the action or an instance of legally dissolving (see 1dissolve 1d) a marriage.

4. legaldictionary.net › divorceDivorce - Definition, Examples, Processes, and Legal Implications

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   Mar 1, 2015 · Getting married symbolizes more than just an emotional commitment, it entails a life-long commitment to mesh lives, commingle assets, and parent children.Ending a marriage through divorce also has life-long consequences, both legal and financial, as well as consequences for any children of the marriage.

5. www.cosmo.ph › relationships › divorce-law-philippines-a704-20190328-lfrmWhat Is The Divorce Law In The Philippines? | Cosmo.ph

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   Mar 28, 2019 · Grounds for legal separation (Article 55 of the Family Code of the Philippines): Physical violence or grossly abusive conduct directed against the petitioner, a common child, or a child of the petitioner; ; Physical violence or moral pressure to compel the petitioner to change religious or political affiliation;; Attempt to corrupt or induce the petitioner, a common child, or a child of the ...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DivorceDivorce - Wikipedia

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   Divorce (also known as dissolution of marriage) is the process of terminating a marriage or marital union. Divorce usually entails the canceling or reorganising of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state. It can be said to be a legal dissolution of a marriage by a ...

7. www.respicio.ph › commentaries › divorce-in-the-philippines-a-comprehensive-legalDivorce in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Legal Overview

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   Mar 17, 2024 · Divorce remains a contentious and complex issue in the Philippines, a country deeply rooted in Catholic values that historically has not provided for the dissolution of marriage through divorce. The legal framework surrounding marital dissolution is multifaceted, incorporating provisions for annulment and legal separation under specific circumstances, yet largely omitting divorce as it is ...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIVORCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DIVORCE definition: 1. an official or legal process to end a marriage: 2. a separation: 3. to end your marriage by an…. Learn more.

9. www.respicio.ph › features › divorce-in-the-philippinesDivorce in the Philippines - respicio.ph

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   Aug 6, 2023 · Understanding Divorce Processing in the Philippines Divorce is a process that legally ends a marriage, allowing both parties to remarry if they wish. While divorce is not recognized in Philippine law, there are certain exceptions and pathways for those seeking to end their marriage. 1. **Foreign D

10. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsDivorce | Psychology Today

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    Divorce is as much an emotional process as it is a legal process, ... Letting go of anger means letting go of the hope that the other person will ever feel remorse, ...

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › divorceDIVORCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    Divorce definition: the act of legally ending a marriage. See examples of DIVORCE used in a sentence.