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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-philippinesDivorce in the Philippines: Legal Perspectives and Considerations

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Divorce is a legal process that terminates a valid marriage between two individuals, allowing them to legally marry again. The Philippines, known for its conservative Catholic values, is the only country besides the Vatican where divorce remains generally prohibited.

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

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   Learn the legal and common meanings of divorce as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. See how divorce is used in sentences and phrases from recent sources.

4. www.cosmo.ph › relationships › divorce-law-philippines-a704What Is The Divorce Law In The Philippines? | Cosmo.ph

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   Mar 28, 2019 · Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court, which allows both spouses to remarry. Learn about the proposed Absolute Divorce Act of 2018, which would make divorce legal in the Philippines, and how it differs from legal separation, annulment, and the nullity of marriage.

5. 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

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

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   Mar 1, 2015 · Learn what divorce means in the legal sense, how it is different from separation, and what are the grounds and steps for getting a divorce in the United States. Find out the difference between uncontested and contested divorce, fault and no-fault divorce, and the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act.

7. www.camella.com.ph › divorce-annulment-and-legal-separationDivorce, Annulment, and Legal Separation in the Philippines

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   Jun 22, 2022 · Learn the definitions and differences of divorce, annulment, and legal separation in the Philippines, where divorce is not available. Find out the grounds, steps, and consequences of each process and how to protect your family with a Camella home.

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

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   verb. uk / dɪˈvɔːs / us / dɪˈvɔːrs / divorce verb (PEOPLE) B2 [ I or T ] to end your marriage by an official or legal process: She's divorcing her husband. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. divorce verb (SUBJECTS) [ T ] to separate two subjects: How can you divorce the issues of environmental protection and overpopulation?