spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
Examples of spousal in a Sentence
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Additionally, the actor is requesting spousal support of an undetermined amount and asked the court to deny support payments for his estranged wife.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 June 2025
John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
This differs from how spousal benefits work in divorce.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Adjective
Instead, Mulroney is asking the court to grant him spousal support for the two children.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Additionally, the actor is requesting spousal support of an undetermined amount and asked the court to deny support payments for his estranged wife.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Noun
According to the Office of Inspector General, more than 13,000 widows and widowers collectively have lost $130 million in Social Security benefits because of mistakes in claiming spousal benefits.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
This differs from how spousal benefits work in divorce.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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