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separation

sep.a.ra.tion \.sep-*-'ra--sh*n\ n 1: the act or process of separating : 
   the state of being separated  2a: a point, line, or means of division  2b: 
   an intervening space : GAP  3a: cessation of cohabitation between husband 
   and wife by mutual agreement  or judicial decree 3b: termination of a 
   contractual relationship (as employment or military se rvice)