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Divorce Definition & Meaning

divorce
noun
  1. the legal dissolution of a marriage
verb
  1. part; cease or break association with; "She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president"
  2. get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage; "The couple divorced after only 6 months"

"Divorce" in song lyrics

See how divorce is used in real songs:

  • "her and her man is going through a divorce"
    Afroman — There's a Price to Pay
  • "has become the wife i must divorce"
    Beast 1333 — America
  • "You in misery, really need to get a divorce"
    Chief Kamachi — Steel Umbrella

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Frequently asked questions

What does divorce mean?
the legal dissolution of a marriage part; cease or break association with; "She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president" get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage; "The couple divorced after only 6 months"
What part of speech is divorce?
Divorce is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does divorce have?
Divorce has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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