divorces

Definitions

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

The action of separating or dissociating something from something else.

Examples

The rising number of divorces in the city has led to a shortage of affordable housing.

He specializes in complex legal cases involving high-profile divorces.

Sociologists often study how economic instability contributes to the frequency of divorces.

Synonyms

separations splits dissolutions partings breakups estrangements annulments

Antonyms

marriages unions weddings alliances connections attachments bonds