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 plural

Examples of spousal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

About $54 trillion of the great wealth transfer is expected to first be passed through inter-spousal transfers to widows, of which more than 95% will go to women, consulting firm Cerulli Associates said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026

But some family members may qualify for spousal benefits or survivor benefits based on your Social Security record. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026

Noun

Some orders also can require a person to pay spousal or child support. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The filing also asks that the issue of spousal support be reserved for future determination and that attorney's fees and costs be allocated between the parties. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

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