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   separation

   /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or state of moving or being moved apart: "the damage that might arise from the separation of parents and children" Similar disconnectiondetachmentseveranceuncouplingdissociationdisassociationdisjunctiondisuniondisaffiliationsegregationpartitionliterary:sunderingrare:dissevermentbreak-upsplitsplit-uppartingestrangementparting of the waysriftrupturebreachdivorcelegal separationjudicial separationinformal:bust-upOpposite unificationmarriage
   • ▪ the state in which a couple remain married but live apart: "legal grounds for divorce or separation" Similar break-upsplitsplit-uppartingestrangementparting of the waysriftrupturebreachdivorcelegal separationjudicial separationinformal:bust-upOpposite marriage
   • 2. the division of something into constituent or distinct elements: "prose structured into short sentences with meaningful separation into paragraphs"
   • ▪ the extraction or removal of a specified substance for use or rejection: "an improved method of lead separation"
   • ▪ the process of distinguishing between two or more things: "religion involved the separation of the sacred and the profane" Similar distinctiondifferencedifferentiationdivisiondividing linepolaritygulfgapchasmOpposite connection
   • 3. distinction or difference between the signals carried by the two channels of a stereophonic system: "use two transmitters for full stereo separation"
   • 4. short for colour separation
   • 5. the generation of a turbulent boundary layer between the surface of a body and a moving fluid, or between two fluids moving at different speeds.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin separatio(n-), from separare ‘disjoin, divide’ (see separate).

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › lLegal Separation: Definition, How To Prepare, Types, and Example

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   Jun 26, 2024 · A legal separation is a court-ordered agreement in which a married couple lives separate lives, usually by living apart. The separation court order may specify financial obligations,...

3. www.regain.us › advice › marriageHow To Make Separation Effective Instead Of The End - ReGain

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   Apr 8, 2024 · Separation in a marriage may feel like a drastic of final choice, but can often lead to a more stable resolution for both parties in a relationship whether or not they stay together or divorce.

4. www.judgeanthony.com › blog › separation-vs-divorce-pros-and-consSeparation vs Divorce Pros & Cons: What You Need to Consider

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   May 29, 2024 · Key Takeaways: Legal separation allows couples to live apart while remaining legally married, offering financial benefits like retaining health insurance and potential tax advantages. Divorce legally terminates the marriage, providing finality and emotional closure but also emotional and financial challenges.

5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › separation-anxiety-disorderSeparation anxiety disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 12, 2024 · In some children, intense and ongoing separation anxiety is a sign of a more serious condition known as separation anxiety disorder. Separation anxiety disorder can be identified as early as preschool age.

6. www.reddit.com › r › SeparationHow did, or do, you define separation? - Reddit

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   Jun 21, 2024 · I'm just curious about what you and your SO agreed to, assuming there was an agreement. No contact vs daily communication? Did you try and stay…

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FractionationFractionation - Wikipedia

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   Jul 22, 2024 · Fractionation is a separation process in which a certain quantity of a mixture (of gasses, solids, liquids, enzymes, or isotopes, or a suspension) is divided during a phase transition, into a number of smaller quantities ( fractions) in which the composition varies according to a gradient.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › separation-of-powersSeparation of powers | Definition & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 2, 2024 · Separation of powers, division of the legislative, executive, and judicial functions of government among separate and independent bodies. Such a separation limits arbitrary excesses by government, since the sanction of all three branches is required for the making, executing, and administering of laws.

9. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSeparation Anxiety Disorder: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Overview. What is separation anxiety disorder? Separation anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that affects children and adults. It causes a person to feel excessive fear or anxiety when separated from a close attachment figure or anticipating separation.

10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Separation_of_concernsSeparation of concerns - Wikipedia

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    Jul 13, 2024 · In computer science, separation of concerns (sometimes abbreviated as SoC) is a design principle for separating a computer program into distinct sections. Each section addresses a separate concern, a set of information that affects the code of a computer program.

11. firstamendment.mtsu.edu › article › establishment-clause-separation-of-church-andEstablishment Clause | Separation of Church and State

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    The establishment clause prohibits government from establishing a religion. It is sometimes referred to as separation of church and state.