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judicial separation

–noun Law.
a decree of legal separation of husband and wife that does not dissolve the marriage bond.
Also called limited divorce.
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judicial separation  
n.  See legal separation.
legal separation  
n.  A court decree recognizing that a married couple is living apart and regulating the couple's mutual rights and liabilities. Also called judicial separation.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: judicial separation
Function: noun
: LEGAL SEPARATION
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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