divorcen.[F. divorce, L. divortium, fr. divortere, divertere, to turn different ways, to separate. See Divert.]1. (Law) A legal dissolution of the marriage contract by a court or other body having competent authority. This is properly a divorce, and called, technically, divorce a vinculo matrimonii.()2. The decree or writing by which marriage is dissolved.()3. Separation; disunion of things closely united.()To make divorce of their incorporate league. (Shak.)4. That which separates.(Shak.)Bill of divorce. See under Bill.()v. t.[Cf. F. divorcer. See Divorce, n.]1. To dissolve the marriage contract of, either wholly or partially; to separate by divorce.()2. To separate or disunite; to sunder.()It [a word] was divorced from its old sense. (Earle.)3. To make away; to put away.()Nothing but death
Shall e'er divorce my dignities. (Shak.)