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unreasonable behaviour

British  

noun

  1. law conduct by a spouse sufficient to cause the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A number of other allegations relating to unreasonable behaviour by Mr Byrne and pressure to work excessive hours were not upheld, the report found.

From BBC Apr. 28, 2022

Instead, Amy had to apply to end the relationship on the grounds of "unreasonable behaviour", a process she found incredibly difficult.

From BBC Oct. 6, 2021

They are unreasonable behaviour, desertion, separation for two years if both parties agree to end it, and separation for five years if one disagrees.

From BBC Oct. 6, 2021

Many of these can explain bizarre or unreasonable behaviour in people, so there’s plenty of options that should be considered before you start claiming a clinical diagnosis.

From The Guardian May 10, 2017

The ladies were discussing the weather, the want of rain, the new vicar, Lady Dacre’s rheumatism, and the unreasonable behaviour of Miss Munnion.

From A Pair of Clogs by Walton, Amy

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