Synonyms: separation, legal separation
Definition: (law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order)
Synonyms: legal separation, judicial separation
Definition: a judicial decree regulating the rights and responsibilities of a married couple living apart
Similar words: decree, edict, rescript, order, fiat
Definition: a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
Usage: a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there