separation

noun8

1. •
   The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.
2. •
   The act or condition of two or more people being separated from one another.

   • […] my longing for her was undiminished despite our months of near-complete separation. — 2007
3. •
   The act or condition of a married couple living in separate homes while remaining legally married.

   • ‘If he dares to refuse me a separation, I’ll have one in law—I can—and I hope this will be a warning to all girls who have seen this disgraceful exhibition.’ — 1839
4. •
   The place at which a division occurs.

   • I was now on the separation of two vast water-sheds; behind me all the streams were bound for the Garonne and the Western Ocean; before me was the basin of the Rhone. — 1879
5. •
   An interval, gap or space that separates things or people.

   • […] gentle friend, for love and courtesy Lie further off; in human modesty, Such separation as may well be said Becomes a virtuous bachelor and a maid, So far be distant — 1595
6. •
   An agreement legalizing such an arrangement.

   • I should have gone back to her the day after the fair, if it hadn't been for you talking about the law, and rubbish about getting a separation — 1874
7. •
   Departure from active duty, while not necessarily leaving the service entirely.
8. •
   An object that separates two spaces.