Meaning of alienation of affections | Babel Free

Definitions

A common law tort that can be brought against the third party alleged to be responsible for the failure of marriage; abolished in many jurisdictions.

uncountable

Examples

“The wrong in alienation of affections is foreseen damage⟳ to the relationship between husband and wife, which requires the marriage not to have⟳ been in ruins before the outsider interfered.”

“She brought suit⟳ against Margie under a seldom-used theory, the alienation of affections cause of action. In an alienation of affections claim⟳, a plaintiff can recover⟳ from a third party who has deprived her of the affection of her spouse.”

“To make⟳ a successful claim⟳ for a^([sic]) alienation of affections, traditionally, a plaintiff would have⟳ to prove⟳ three elements: (1) that true affection had existed between the spouses at one time; (2) that the affection was destroyed; and (3) that the defendant caused the destruction of affection or otherwise impaired the marital relationship.”

CEFR level