decree absolute

noun

See decree nisi
the final decree in divorce proceedings, which leaves the parties free to remarry Compare decree nisi

How this was arranged I do not know, but the decree nisi and the decree absolute were granted without any difficulties arising.

In special cases the court has power to make the decree absolute before the expiration of six months after the decree nisi.

Nowadays, in most social circles, the decree absolute is coming to be looked upon as an absolution.

Norman is getting a divorce—the decree absolute will be granted in March next.

In Scotland there is no decree nisi, no decree absolute, and no intervention by the King's Proctor.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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