irreconcilable differences
Definition of irreconcilable differences
formal
: inability to agree on most things or on important things They are filing for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
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: impossible to reconcile
: one that is irreconcilable
: a member of a group (such as a political party) opposing compromise or collaboration
: the quality or state of being dissimilar or different
: an instance of being unlike or distinct in nature, form, or quality
: a characteristic that distinguishes one from another or from the average
: differentiate, distinguish
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irreconcilable differences
Legal Definition of irreconcilable differences
: substantial incompatibility between marriage partners that is a broad ground for especially no-fault divorce — compare irretrievable breakdown of the marriage
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