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   Sep·a·ra·tion

   /ˌsepəˈrāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or state of moving or being moved apart: "the damage that might arise from the separation of parents and children" Similar disconnectiondetachmentseveranceuncouplingdissociationdisassociationdisjunctiondisuniondisaffiliationsegregationpartitionliterary:sunderingrare:dissevermentbreakupsplitsplit-uppartingestrangementparting of the waysriftrupturebreachdivorcelegal separationjudicial separationinformal:bust-upOpposite unificationmarriage
   • ▪ the state in which a couple remain married but live apart: "legal grounds for divorce or separation" Similar breakupsplitsplit-uppartingestrangementparting of the waysriftrupturebreachdivorcelegal separationjudicial separationinformal:bust-upOpposite marriage
   • 2. the division of something into constituent or distinct elements: "prose structured into short sentences with meaningful separation into paragraphs"
   • ▪ the process of sorting and then extracting or removing a specified substance for use or rejection: "an improved method of lead separation"
   • ▪ the process of distinguishing between two or more things: "religion involved the separation of the sacred and the profane" Similar distinctiondifferencedifferentiationdivisiondividing linepolaritygulfgapchasmOpposite connection
   • 3. distinction or difference between the signals carried by the two channels of a stereophonic system: "use two transmitters for full stereo separation"
   • 4. short for color separation
   • 5. the generation of a turbulent boundary layer between the surface of a body and a moving fluid, or between two fluids moving at different speeds.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin separatio(n-), from separare ‘disjoin, divide’ (see separate).

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2. www.forbes.com › advisor › legalWhat Is A Legal Separation? – Forbes Advisor

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   Feb 6, 2023 · Learn how a legal separation works and when and why you may wish to pursue one. Legal separation occurs when a married couple becomes formally, legally separated.

3. www.lawcullen.com › blog › 2020What’s does it mean to be legally separated from your spouse?

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   Feb 12, 2020 · A legal separation allows them to divide their assets and debts, establish independent lives and resolve issues like custody and support through legal orders without actually getting a divorce. Some couples prefer this sort of “middle ground” to a divorce for religious or moral reasons.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › separationSEPARATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Separation definition: an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.. See examples of SEPARATION used in a sentence.

5. www.theknot.com › content › difference-between-separation-andWhat's the Difference Between Separation and Divorce? - The Knot

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   Mar 6, 2024 · A legal separation is a legally defined status that requires formal paperwork and legal intervention. In this scenario, the couple remains legally married by law, but certain issues—such as child custody, spousal support, debt allocation and property division—are legally resolved in court.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › separationSEPARATION definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   SEPARATION meaning: 1. the act of separating or being separated: 2. a legal agreement when two people stay married but…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySEPARATION definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Separation is the process by which a substance divides or is divided into component parts. Distillation of a substance results in its separation into liquids with different boiling points. Chromatography is a widely used technique for separation and purification of the components of a substance.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › separationseparation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of separation noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › separationseparation - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Aug 26, 2024 · The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated. Synonyms: detachment, disjunction, division, rupture, severance; see also Thesaurus: separation. Antonyms: annexation, combination, unification; see also Thesaurus: junction.

10. www.findlaw.com › family › divorceLegal Separation - FindLaw

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    Sep 28, 2023 · Legal separation allows a couple to keep certain financial benefits that are tied to marriage. Some financial reasons for legal separation include joint health insurance benefits and joint tax benefits. It may even include potential eligibility for pension or social security benefits.

11. www.legalmatch.com › article › what-is-a-legal-separationWhat Is a Legal Separation? - LegalMatch

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    Oct 18, 2021 · A legal separation is an alternative to a divorce when the parties are unsure of the state of their marriage but want to establish financial boundaries and responsibilities, such as separation of assets, custody of dependents, and child support. Legal separation does not terminate a marriage.