Sep`a*ra"tion (?), n. [L. separatio: cf. F. s'eparation.]
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.
© Webster 1913.