divorce rape

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The situation where one partner in a relationship, usually female, is awarded by a family court an exorbitant alimony or child support, and complete or almost complete custody of the children produced from the union, etc.

Word forms

divorce rape divorce rapes

Etymology

From divorce + rape (“utter defeat”).

Related words

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