domestic partner
noun
plural domestic partners
1
: a company especially in a developing country that joins in a commercial venture with an international company
2
: either member of an unmarried cohabiting couple especially when considered as to eligibility for spousal benefits
domestic partnership
noun
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Despite the crime drop, rapes, lead by a surge in attacks by victims’ domestic partners, were up 19% last year.
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
But two months later, the Alec Baldwin film is yet to secure a domestic partner after its production was overshadowed by on-set tragedy when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a gun held by star Baldwin during rehearsals fired a live round.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: The Seattle Times reported last week that Wilson had a temporary protection order issued against him last year after his domestic partner accused him of harassment and stalking.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Her city initiatives included securing a living wage ordinance, domestic partner benefits for city employees and tenant protections.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
But two months later, the Alec Baldwin film is yet to secure a domestic partner after its production was overshadowed by on-set tragedy when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a gun held by star Baldwin during rehearsals fired a live round.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: The Seattle Times reported last week that Wilson had a temporary protection order issued against him last year after his domestic partner accused him of harassment and stalking.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Her city initiatives included securing a living wage ordinance, domestic partner benefits for city employees and tenant protections.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Domestic partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domestic%20partner. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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