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matrimonial Definition

mat·ri·mo·nial (ma′trə mōnē əl)

adjective

of matrimony; marital; nuptial; conjugal

Etymology: Fr < LL matrimonialis

matrimonial Related Forms
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.