divorce — di·vorce 1 n [Middle French, from Latin divortium, from divortere divertere to leave one s marriage partner, from di away, apart + vertere to turn]: the dissolution of a valid marriage granted esp. on specified statutory grounds (as adultery)… … Law dictionary
Divorce — Di*vorce , n. [F. divorce, L. divortium, fr. divortere, divertere, to turn different ways, to separate. See {Divert}.] 1. (Law) (a) A legal dissolution of the marriage contract by a court or other body having competent authority. This is properly … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Divorce — Di*vorce , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Divorced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Divorcing}.] [Cf. F. divorcer. See {Divorce}, n.] 1. To dissolve the marriage contract of, either wholly or partially; to separate by divorce. [1913 Webster] 2. To separate or disunite;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
divorce — di|vorce1 [ dı vɔrs ] noun count or uncount ** a legal way of ending a marriage: I wanted a divorce. get a divorce: Is it true Tom s getting a divorce? end in divorce: Both of her marriages ended in divorce. grounds for divorce (=a good reason… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
vorce — divorce … Dictionnaire des rimes
vorcé — divorcé … Dictionnaire des rimes
divorce — di•vorce [[t]dɪˈvɔrs, ˈvoʊrs[/t]] n. v. vorced, vorc•ing 1) law a judicial declaration dissolving a marriage and releasing both spouses from all matrimonial obligations 2) any formal separation of husband and wife according to established custom… … From formal English to slang
Bill of divorce — Divorce Di*vorce , n. [F. divorce, L. divortium, fr. divortere, divertere, to turn different ways, to separate. See {Divert}.] 1. (Law) (a) A legal dissolution of the marriage contract by a court or other body having competent authority. This is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
divorce — di·vorce || dɪ vÉ”Ës n. legal dissolution of a marriage; formal separation of a husband and wife; separation, disunion v. end a marriage; cut off, banish; be separatedn. (French) divorced man … English contemporary dictionary
divorce — di·vorce … English syllables
di|vorce — «duh VRS, VOHRS», noun, verb, vorced, vorc|ing. –n. 1. the legal ending of a marriage. 2. Figurative. a separation: »In this country there is a complete divorce of government and religion. –v.t. 1. to end legally a marriage between: »The judge… … Useful english dictionary