spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
For example, a spouse might agree to a lower amount of spousal support without considering the long-term financial impact.
—Aviva Pinto, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Alternatively, a public worker who has their own government pension but whose spouse worked a job covered by Social Security will now be able to access spousal benefits.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Sia has requested no spousal support for Bernard and is seeking legal and physical custody of their 11-month-old child, Somersault Wonder Bernard.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
For example, a spouse might agree to a lower amount of spousal support without considering the long-term financial impact.
—Aviva Pinto, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
Details on possible spousal support payments between the couple were not shared in Brunson's divorce filing.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Alternatively, a public worker who has their own government pension but whose spouse worked a job covered by Social Security will now be able to access spousal benefits.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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