spousal
spousal
Definition
spousal (spo̵u′zəl)
adjective
- Now Rare of marriage
- of or relating to a spouse spousal benefits
spousal
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- get: The following consider get a spousal the underwriting cycle.
Modifies a noun
- maintenance: I do not know whether you are paying spousal maintenance or maintenance for the children.
- abuse: The same author in another book blamed beef eating for spousal abuse.
- love: In his spiritual life, therefore, he is called to live out Christ's spousal love toward the Church, his Bride.
- relationship: Moreover, the meeting may have had an impact on the quality of spousal relationships.
- order: Unlikely, although quantum of spousal maintenance orders and provision after short marriages may increase in some cases.
- benefit: The civil unions will give same-sex couples the same legal protections as married couples, including spousal health-care benefits.
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