matrimonial
matrimonial
Definition
mat·ri·mo·nial (ma′trə mō′nē əl)
adjective
of matrimony; marital; nuptial; conjugal
Etymology: Fr < LL matrimonialis
mat′·ri·mo′·ni·ally adverb
matrimonial
Synonyms
matrimonial
modif.
matrimonial
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- proceeding: In many matrimonial proceedings, issues arise concerning children who are not the children of both of the spouses.
- asset: She applied for an order dividing up the matrimonial assets.
- home: He gave the former matrimonial home to the wife, subject to a charge in favor of the husband's partner.
- property: The matrimonial property was rented accomodation where i paid the rent.
- dispute: Assets held in trust may not be affected by matrimonial property disputes.
- lawyer: Victoria Brandon, a matrimonial lawyer at Turner Parkinson, says a " significant number " of couples will be affected.
Modifying Another Word
- not: It was the appellant's position that this additional policy was not matrimonial property.
Used with adjective complement
- include: Well established Bristol based Solicitors providing specialist advice and help in Family Law, including matrimonial, children and cohabitation law.
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