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divorcement|dɪˈvɔəsmənt|
[f. divorce v. + -ment.]
1. The action of divorcing, or the fact of being divorced; dissolution of the marriage tie; divorce.
1526–34Tindale Matt. v. 31 Let hym geue her a testymonyall also of the devorcement [c 1550 Cheke a diuorsment bill; 1611 a writing of diuorcement]. 1568Grafton Chron. II. 96 A devorcement was made, betwene king John and Avis his wife. 1627Speed England, Ireland i. §18 Their wiues were many, by reason of diuorcements. 1702Echard Eccl. Hist. (1710) 494 She procured a divorcement from him. 1823J. D. Hunter Captivity N. Amer. 231 Marriage, widowhood, polygamy, divorcements.
2. The severance of any close relation; complete separation.
1551T. Wilson Logike (1567) 21 b, How then canst thou make a diuorsment, betwixte honestie and profite? 1593R. Harvey Philad. Ded. 2 Diuorcement of heartes. 1822Byron Werner iv. i. 331 After twelve years divorcement from my parents. 1894The Voice (N.Y.) 24 May, The eternal divorcement of church and saloon is..approaching. |