A law that grants a divorce, or a legal exemption to allow remarrying, when a person's spouse has been absent without explanation for a certain period, typically seven years.
Origin
Named after Tennyson's 1864 melodrama Enoch Arden.
Modern English dictionary
Explore and search massive catalog of over 900,000 word meanings.
Word of the Day
Get a curated memorable word every day.
Challenge yourself
Level up your vocabulary by setting personal goals.