V told her and R that he would do anything to avoid permanent separation from his wife.

On a few occasions, this led to their permanent separation.

"I don't know if I like the idea of a permanent separation."

In the tightly-knit Victorian family, this prospect of permanent separation was more terrible than death itself.

"When you divorce, you're suing a member of your family for permanent separation."

A few weeks later they finally decided on a permanent separation.

Many Jews are beginning to agree with the Arabs that the only solution may be permanent separation.

A permanent separation followed after only six weeks of them being together.

A permanent separation from his family had been inevitable; a long time coming, but inevitable.

It saved Joan the painful thought of permanent separation.