Divorces
/ˈdɪvɔrsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural form of divorce, referring to multiple legal dissolutions of marriage.
The statistics show an increase in divorces over the past decade.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of the verb divorce, meaning to legally dissolve a marriage.
She divorces her spouse after years of separation.
Forms
- divorce
- divorcing
- divorced
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Commentary
"Divorces" primarily serves as either the plural noun or third-person singular verb form of "divorce." For substantive legal meanings, see "divorce."
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