Meaning & use
separation
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The act or state of moving or being moved apart, or the point at which people or things are divided.
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The two companies announced their separation after months of merger talks.
Her parents' separation was difficult for the whole family.
A note on using this word
In family law, 'separation' can refer specifically to a married couple living apart without a formal divorce.
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2. noun
A period during which a married couple lives apart without divorcing.
They are currently going through a trial separation.
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