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
Samples: From gross income you may exclude alimony, damages collected for breach of promise, alienation of affections, libel or slander.
From Time Magazine Archive
When Mme Sanatescu insisted that the monkey's wish to remain with her be respected, Mme Romano sued for alienation of affections.
From Time Magazine Archive
Later the man sued his wife for divorce, naming Bruce Barton as corespondent, sued Barton for 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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