alienation of affections

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Definitions of alienation of affections words

noun alienation of affections the estrangement by a third person of one spouse from the other. 1
noun alienation of affections (law) A common law tort that can be brought against the third party alleged to be responsible for the failure of marriage; abolished in many jurisdictions. 0

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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