spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Republican senators ultimately turned against Mr. Puzder amid an accusation of spousal abuse that resurfaced during the confirmation process.
—Chris Cameron, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
This article focuses on the spousal inherited 401(k).
—James Brewer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In a legal document later filed by Christina and obtained by PEOPLE in October 2024, the HGTV star claimed Josh requested $65,000 per month in spousal support from her.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Republican senators ultimately turned against Mr. Puzder amid an accusation of spousal abuse that resurfaced during the confirmation process.
—Chris Cameron, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Hall requested spousal support and asked the court to terminate Haack's ability to receive spousal support from him.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
This article focuses on the spousal inherited 401(k).
—James Brewer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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