sue for divorce

idiom

: to begin a legal process in order to get a divorce

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What finally drove Zelia to sue for divorce, on the grounds of cruelty and neglect, remains elusive. Merilee Grindle, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2023

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“Sue for divorce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sue%20for%20divorce. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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