ἀποστάσιον apostásion

Meaning

properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce

In the King James Version: (writing of) divorcement

Derivation: neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of G868 (ἀφίστημι);

Where it is used

• Matthew 5:31 It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’
• Matthew 19:7 “Why then,” they asked, “did Moses order a man to give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?”
• Mark 10:4 They answered, “Moses permitted a man to write his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away.”