divorces
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //dɪˈvɔɹsɪz// UK //dɪvˈɔːsɪz// di·vorces
n. the legal endings of marriages. You use this word when talking about more than one couple who have officially stopped being married.
n. the legal dissolutions of marriage contracts by a court or other competent body. Plural form of the noun referring to the formal termination of marital unions.
The number of divorces in the city increased last year.
Sociologists study how rising rates of divorces impact the housing market and child welfare in urban areas.
While the legal process for obtaining divorces has been simplified in many jurisdictions, the emotional and financial repercussions for the families involved remain deeply complex and long-lasting.
Usage
The plural form of the noun; takes a plural verb.