(law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order)
a judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart
coming apart
the state of lacking unity
the social act of separating or parting company
sorting one thing from others
the termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal)
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
having legal efficacy or force
