spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Christina Hall's estranged husband, Josh Hall, allegedly requested $65,000 of monthly spousal support as the two hammer out their divorce.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The whole key to receiving a spousal benefit as a current spouse is that one spouse needs to be receiving their benefit for a spousal benefit to be available to a current spouse.
—Thomas Hager, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
A week after her filing, Arroyave responded to her petition and requested the court give the former couple joint custody and block Mellencamp's ability to receive spousal support but award him the same support.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Christina Hall's estranged husband, Josh Hall, allegedly requested $65,000 of monthly spousal support as the two hammer out their divorce.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
Noun
The Government Pension Offset (GPO) reduces survivor or spousal benefits if a person’s pension is non-covered.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The whole key to receiving a spousal benefit as a current spouse is that one spouse needs to be receiving their benefit for a spousal benefit to be available to a current spouse.
—Thomas Hager, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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