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Grounds for Divorce

Definition:

Grounds for divorce refer to the specific reasons recognized by the law for ending a marriage. These reasons vary across jurisdictions and may include circumstances such as adultery, abandonment, abuse, or irreconcilable differences.

Senses:

1. Noun: The legally valid reasons recognized by the law for dissolving a marriage.
2. Idiom: Any justification or cause leading to the breakdown of a relationship or marriage.

Sample Sentences:

1. The most common grounds for divorce in this state are adultery and irreconcilable differences.
2. She listed his abusive behavior as the main grounds for divorce in the court documents.
3. Financial infidelity can often be a grounds for divorce on the basis of fraud.
4. Lack of communication and constant arguing provided strong grounds for divorce for the couple.

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