a vinculo matrimonii

[ ey ving-kyuh-loh ma-tri-moh-nee-ahy, -nee-ee ]

/ eɪ ˈvɪŋ kyəˌloʊ ˌmæ trɪˈmoʊ niˌaɪ, -niˌi /

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adjective Law.

pertaining to or noting a divorce that absolutely dissolves the marriage bond and releases the spouses from all matrimonial obligations: a divorce a vinculo matrimonii.

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Origin of a vinculo matrimonii

<Latin: from the bond of marriage

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avigation, Avignon, Ávila, Avila Camacho, Avilés, a vinculo matrimonii, avionics, aviophobia, avirulent, Avis, aviso