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decree absolute
noun
- the final decree in divorce proceedings, which leaves the parties free to remarry Compare decree nisi
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How this was arranged I do not know, but the decree nisi and the decree absolute were granted without any difficulties arising.
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In special cases the court has power to make the decree absolute before the expiration of six months after the decree nisi.
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Nowadays, in most social circles, the decree absolute is coming to be looked upon as an absolution.
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Norman is getting a divorce—the decree absolute will be granted in March next.
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In Scotland there is no decree nisi, no decree absolute, and no intervention by the King's Proctor.
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