bed and board
The phrase "bed and board" typically refers to living arrangements that include both sleeping quarters and meals, but it can also denote a specific type of marital separation.
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Definition
B2Accommodation
(common)Lodging and meals provided together, usually for payment.
Example
- The university offers bed and board to its students at an affordable rate.
- Many inns provide bed and board for travelers.
C1Marriage
(legal)A type of marital separation where spouses live apart but remain legally married.
Example
- They decided on a divorce from bed and board due to irreconcilable differences.
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