spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Premium financing arrangements, particularly in conjunction with spousal lifetime access trusts, can create flexible, tax-efficient structures that preserve estate liquidity without tying up large amounts of cash.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In April 2024, King filed an emergency request to change their spousal and child support agreement.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Per the filing, reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, Dorit is seeking spousal support and sole custody of the couple's two children: son Jagger, 11, and daughter Phoenix, 9.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Premium financing arrangements, particularly in conjunction with spousal lifetime access trusts, can create flexible, tax-efficient structures that preserve estate liquidity without tying up large amounts of cash.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
The actress requested spousal support from McDermott and asked to terminate the court's ability to award spousal support to her estranged husband.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In April 2024, King filed an emergency request to change their spousal and child support agreement.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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