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To legally dissolve a marriage between two people.

Example: A ship captain can marry couples, but cannot divorce them.

To end one's own marriage to (a person) in this way.

Example: Lucy divorced Steve when she discovered that he had been unfaithful.

To obtain a legal divorce.

Example: Edna and Simon divorced last year; he got the house, and she retained the business.

To separate something that was connected.

Example: The radical group voted to divorce itself from the main faction and start an independent movement.

Cut off, or separated.

(of a marriage) Legally dissolved.

Example: It is a sad fact that 43% of marriages are now divorced.

(of persons formerly married) Having had one's marriage legally dissolved.

Example: Mark's parents are divorced.