Sep`a*ra"tion (?), n. [L.
separatio: cf. F. séparation.] The act of
separating, or the state of being separated, or separate.
Specifically: (a) Chemical analysis.
(b) Divorce. (c) (Steam
Boilers) The operation of removing water from
steam.
Judicial separation (Law), a form of
divorce; a separation of man and wife which has the effect of making
each a single person for all legal purposes but without ability to
contract a new marriage. Mozley & W.