judicial separation meaning

UK /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/ US /dʒuˈdɪʃəl ˌsɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ 7 syllables

judicial separation (noun): a judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart.

Definition of judicial separation

  1. a judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart

    Synonyms: legal separation

    Type of: decree

How to pronounce judicial separation

judicial separation is pronounced /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /dʒuˈdɪʃəl ˌsɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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