History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
detachment

the act of detaching or being detached; the state of not being influenced by personal opinions

disconnection

dialysis

the artificial process of removing waste products from the blood, e.g. when the kidneys are not working

being apart; break-up

dissolution

the breaking up or ending (of a marriage, partnership, formal meeting etc)

separation, rupture

divorce

(an instance of) the legal ending of a marriage so that the man and woman are free to marry again

split-up of marriage

separation

(an act of) separating or being separated or separate; an instance, period, of not being together

being apart; break-up

severance

severance pay' = money paid to an employee, e.g. when a contract has ended

division

DIVORCEMENT as in Wiktionary
DIVORCEMENT as in Wikipedia