Sep`a*ra"tion (?), n.
[L. separatio: cf. F. séparation.]
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.
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.
Hear it pronounced