divorcement

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Indeed, though his position papers and public pronouncements inch toward independence from the Johnson Administration, Humphrey himself vacillates, afraid that outright divorcement has perhaps even more dangers than advantages.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then he got up and announced, in effect, that he was ready for a bill of divorcement.

From Time Magazine Archive

Such bills of divorcement bogged down in Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, Nebraska and Illinois.

From Time Magazine Archive

In an access of love for both Avigdor and Hadass, Yentl reveals to Avigdor that she is not a man and files a bill of divorcement so that her two dearest friends may marry.

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A writing of divorcement is made out, and the parties are free.

From The Soul of a People by Fielding, H. (Harold)