alienation of affections
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of alienation of affections
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Under the "alienation of affections" law, a plaintiff must prove the marriage was happy before a third party intervened.
From Fox News • Oct. 5, 2019
Her bill, prohibiting all breach of promise, alienation of affections and seduction suits was passed 87-to-7 by the State House of Representatives, of which she is the only woman member.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mrs. Theresa Fergerson won a divorce on grounds of cruelty without naming Alma as corespondent, then sued her for alienation of affections* and last year won a $25,000 judgment.
From Time Magazine Archive
She also brought a lively offstage presence to U.S. opera�once, during a tour with Met Basso Ezio Pinza, she collected not only bouquets but also a $250,000 suit from Pinza's wife charging alienation of affections.
From Time Magazine Archive
For some one to spit on you, foretells disagreements and alienation of affections.
From Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition by Miller, Gustavus Hindman
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