spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Amber Gaudet
june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Studies on spousal caregivers consistently find that grief is often suppressed during the caregiving period itself as the operational demands of the role leave little room for processing the shock and trauma.
—Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
For example, child and spousal support can reach 50% to 60% of disposable earnings, defaulted federal student loans allow administrative garnishment of up to 15% and unpaid taxes follow a different levy formula.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
In two earlier cases, Burleson was charged with assault on a female, domestic violence and communicating threats following a spousal dispute in December.
—Amber Gaudet
june 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Studies on spousal caregivers consistently find that grief is often suppressed during the caregiving period itself as the operational demands of the role leave little room for processing the shock and trauma.
—Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Noun
That’s the spousal duo of Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses, songwriters with a splendid sense of how to use mood, melody and skillfully honed lyrics to drive a story forward.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
For example, child and spousal support can reach 50% to 60% of disposable earnings, defaulted federal student loans allow administrative garnishment of up to 15% and unpaid taxes follow a different levy formula.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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