decree absolute
Britishnoun
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And it replaces the terms "decree nisi" and "decree absolute" with "conditional order" and "final order".
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2020
The couple married in France six months later, after Wallis’ decree absolute came through.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 9, 2020
Both he and Mrs John believed their divorce had been finalised in 2001, but it was only after his death that they realised the decree absolute had never been pronounced.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2014
The couple will now have to wait six weeks before they can be granted a "decree absolute", which will formally terminate their 10-year marriage.
From Reuters ● Jul. 31, 2013
They were to be married the instant the injured husband obtained his decree absolute.
From The Dop Doctor by Dehan, Richard
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