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Does a divorce occur when a woman swears by divorce, and if not, what are the implications for her?

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The basic principle is that divorce is in the hands of the husband or whoever is delegated by him, and not in the hands of the wife. Therefore, a wife's swearing by divorce entails nothing, and there is nothing upon her. It is advisable to avoid such pronouncements.

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