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spousal

adjective spou·sal \ ˈspau̇-zəl , -səl \
|Updated on: 16 Jul 2018

Definition of spousal

: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
  • spousal affection
  • spousal assault
  • spousal support
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spousally

adverb

First Known Use of spousal

1904

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spousal

noun

Definition of spousal

: nuptials —usually used in plural

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Origin and Etymology of spousal

Middle English spousaille, from Anglo-French spousailles, espusailles espousal

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