Definition of palimony
: a court-ordered allowance paid by one member of a couple formerly living together out of wedlock to the other
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Origin and Etymology of palimony
blend of pal and alimony
First Known Use: 1977
PALIMONY Defined for English Language Learners
palimony
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noun
pal·i·mo·ny
\ˈpa-lə-ˌmō-nē\
Definition of palimony for English Language Learners
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: money that a court orders one person to pay to his or her former partner after they have stopped living together
Law Dictionary
palimony
play
noun
pal·i·mo·ny
\ˈpa-lə-ˌmō-nē\
Legal Definition of palimony
: a court-ordered allowance paid by one member of a couple formerly living together out of wedlock to the other —not used technically
Origin and Etymology of palimony
blend of pal and alimony
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