unreasonable behaviour
Britishnoun
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Under the old rules in England and Wales, anyone who wanted to split swiftly had to accuse their partner in a divorce petition of desertion, adultery or unreasonable behaviour.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2022
People will no longer have to cite adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion as a reason - just that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2021
Currently in order to start divorce proceedings immediately, one spouse has to allege adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion has taken place.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2020
The most common reason for divorce was "unreasonable behaviour", with 51% of women and 36% of men citing it in their divorce petitions.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 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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