Divorce: meaning, definitions and examples

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divorce

 

[ dษชหˆvษ”หs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The legal ending of a marriage by a court or other competent body.

Synonyms

breakup, dissolution, separation, split

Examples of usage

  • She filed for divorce after discovering her husband's affair.
  • The divorce was finalized after a lengthy court battle.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Legally dissolve one's marriage with (someone).

Synonyms

break up, end the marriage, separate, split up

Examples of usage

  • They decided to divorce after years of unhappiness.
  • She divorced her husband due to irreconcilable differences.

Translations

Translations of the word "divorce" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น divรณrcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฒเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheidung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perceraian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะปัƒั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozwรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›ขๅฉš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท divorce

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ divorcio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boลŸanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดํ˜ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทู„ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozvod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozvod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฆปๅฉš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ loฤitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skilnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะถั‹ั€ะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลŸanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ divorcio

Etymology

The word 'divorce' originated from the Latin word 'divortium', which meant 'separation' or 'dividing apart'. The concept of divorce has existed throughout history, with different cultures and societies having varying views on the practice. In ancient times, divorce was often more difficult to obtain and was heavily influenced by religious and societal norms. Over time, divorce laws have evolved to provide individuals with the legal means to end a marriage under certain circumstances, reflecting changing attitudes towards marriage and personal autonomy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,154, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.