Found 2 items, similar to Judicial separation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: judicial separation judicial separation n : a judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart [syn: legal separation]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Judicial separation Separation \Sep`a*ra"tion\, n. [L. separatio: cf. F. s['e]paration.] The act of separating, or the state of being separated, or separate. Specifically: (a) Chemical analysis. (b) Divorce. (c) (Steam Boilers) The operation of removing water from steam. [1913 Webster] Judicial separation (Law), a form of divorce; a separation of man and wife which has the effect of making each a single person for all legal purposes but without ability to contract a new marriage. --Mozley & W. [1913 Webster]