spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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The move entails using a spousal individual retirement account, which is a separate Roth or traditional IRA for non-earning spouses.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The second would prohibit courts from awarding abusers alimony, spousal support or a share of marital assets in divorces.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The two are reportedly being investigated by the Utah Division of Children and Family Services over allegations of spousal abuse on both sides.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
The move entails using a spousal individual retirement account, which is a separate Roth or traditional IRA for non-earning spouses.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
That lawsuit’s withdrawal marked a turning point, and brought the battle back to the core issues of spousal support and division of assets.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The second would prohibit courts from awarding abusers alimony, spousal support or a share of marital assets in divorces.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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