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child support
noun
Examples of child support in a Sentence
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Word History
1901, in the meaning defined above
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“Child support.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/child%20support. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
child support
nounLegal Definition
child support
nounNote: Child support is usually paid by the parent who is without custody. In the case of joint custody, both parents usually pay child support.
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