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bill of divorce

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Definition of bill of divorce

Jewish law
: a written document prepared according to prescribed form and given by the husband to his wife by which the marriage relation is dissolved

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“Bill of divorce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bill%20of%20divorce. Accessed 26 May. 2022.

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