Divorce :: Divorce (n.) A legal dissolution of the marriage contract by a court or other body having competent authority. This is properly a divorce, and called, technically, divorce a vinculo matrimonii..
Divorce :: Divorce (n.) The separation of a married woman from the bed and board of her husband -- divorce a mensa et toro (/ thoro), from bed board..
Divorce :: Divorce (n.) The decree or writing by which marriage is dissolved.
Divorce :: Divorce (n.) Separation; disunion of things closely united.