"irreconcilable differences" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: irreconcilable difference [singular]
Head templates: {{en-noun|p|sg=irreconcilable difference}} irreconcilable differences pl (normally plural, singular irreconcilable difference)
  1. (law, chiefly US) Grounds for a no-fault divorce comprising a difference between the two parties that cannot or will not be changed. Tags: US, plural, plural-normally Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-irreconcilable_differences-en-noun-xBN7frfJ Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law

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