spousal

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adjective

spou·​sal ˈspau̇-zəl 

-səl

: of, relating to, or involving a spouse

spousal affection

spousal assault

spousal support

spousally adverb

spousal

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noun

: nuptials

—usually used in plural

Examples of spousal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

That agreement also addresses spousal support, attorney’s fees, child support and custody of the former couple’s 5-year-old daughter, Isabella, although specific details have not been made public. —Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025

Richards' attorney told Fox News Digital Phypers was arrested on spousal abuse charges. —Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025

Noun

Earlier this month, Bernad filed a petition in court requesting $250,856 per month in spousal support, plus $300,000 for legal fees and $200,000 for forensic accounting fees. —Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025

Phillips, the daughter of Mamas & the Papas frontman John Phillips and actress Genevieve Waite, also requested spousal support at the time, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. —Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

First Known Use

Adjective

1904, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spousal

• arousal
• espousal