decree absolute

noun

1. the final decree in divorce proceedings, which leaves the parties free to remarry Compare decree nisi

Example Sentences

And it replaces the terms "decree nisi" and "decree absolute" with "conditional order" and "final order".

From BBC

The couple married in France six months later, after Wallis’ decree absolute came through.

From The Guardian

He granted the speedy divorce - a decree nisi - and now a divorce petitioner has to wait six weeks and a day to apply for a decree absolute, the final dissolution of the marriage.

From Fox News

It would also stop one partner refusing a divorce if the other one wanted one and introduces a minimum timeframe of six months from petition stage to decree absolute - the legal document that ends a marriage.

From BBC

The new rules will include a minimum timeframe of six months from petition stage to decree absolute - the legal document that ends a marriage.

From BBC