séparation

[US]//ˌsepəˈreɪʃən//
[UK]//ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən//

Translation

n.the act or process of separating; division into parts; the state of being separated; disconnection; a gap or space between two things; legal separation or divorce

Example Sentences

the couple filed for legal separation last month.

a clear separation of powers is essential for democracy.

the separation anxiety made the child cry at school.

separation of church and state is a fundamental principle.

they agreed to a trial separation before divorcing.

the wall ensures a clear separation between the gardens.

the separation agreement was signed by both parties.

gravity separation is used to isolate gold from sand.

the separation of the conjoined twins was successful.

racial separation in schools was ruled unconstitutional.

crowd control barriers ensure the separation of spectators.

she needed some separation from her busy work life.

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