# divorce #

## Definition: ##

A divorce is the legal act of ending a marriage. The term "to divorce" means to formally and legally separate from one's spouse in order to end the marriage.

* The literal meaning of the term "to divorce" is "to send away" or "to formally separate from." Other languages may have similar expressions to refer to divorce.
* A "certificate of divorce" could be translated as a "paper stating that the marriage has ended."

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 08:8-11](en/tn/1ch/help/08/08)
* [Leviticus 21:7-9](en/tn/lev/help/21/07)
* [Luke 16:18](en/tn/luk/help/16/18)
* [Mark 10:1-4](en/tn/mrk/help/10/01)
* [Matthew 05:31-32](en/tn/mat/help/05/31)
* [Matthew 19:3-4](en/tn/mat/help/19/03)