divorcement
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- predivorcement noun
Etymology
Origin of divorcement
Example Sentences
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Such bills of divorcement bogged down in Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, Nebraska and Illinois.
From Time Magazine Archive
Indeed, though his position papers and public pronouncements inch toward independence from the Johnson Administration, Humphrey himself vacillates, afraid that outright divorcement has perhaps even more dangers than advantages.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Justice Department suit asks the court to order any necessary "divorcement, divestiture or reorganization" of IBM.
From Time Magazine Archive
To many a lawyer, it looked as if the Supreme Court wanted complete divorcement.
From Time Magazine Archive
A writing of divorcement is made out, and the parties are free.
From The Soul of a People by Fielding, H. (Harold)
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