spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
Joint federal consolidation loans (also known as spousal consolidation loans) were available to married borrowers until 2006.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
In the divorce settlement, though, Bick waived his right to spousal support from Griffin in accordance with their prenuptial agreement.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Under the Social Security Fairness Act, the same person would receive the entire $900 spousal benefit.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
Joint federal consolidation loans (also known as spousal consolidation loans) were available to married borrowers until 2006.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
Meanwhile, Haack requested the court terminate both of their ability to be awarded spousal support.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
In the divorce settlement, though, Bick waived his right to spousal support from Griffin in accordance with their prenuptial agreement.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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