alienation of affection

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Noun alienation of affection has 1 sense

alienation of affection - a tort based on willful and malicious interference with the marriage relation by a third party without justification or excuse
--₁ is a kind of tort, civil wrong

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Alienation of Affection

Description: Alienation of Affection refers to a legal term used in some jurisdictions that allows a spouse to sue a third party for wrongfully causing the loss of affection and companionship within a marriage, resulting in a broken relationship.

Sense:

Noun: The act or process of intentionally interfering with a marital relationship, leading to emotional or physical separation.
Noun: The legal claim made by an aggrieved spouse against a third party for causing the loss of love, affection, or support.

Usage:

Her lawyer advised filing an alienation of affection lawsuit against her husband's mistress.
The court awarded a substantial amount of compensation to the plaintiff in the alienation of affection case.
His constant neglect and emotional abuse resulted in the alienation of affection between them.
Alienation of affection laws vary from state to state, some recognizing it while others do not.

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