spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The impact is wide-ranging: from spousal sponsorships to work permits to renewals for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program known as DACA for people from the 39 countries.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The divorce was finalized just days later, with both parties waiving rights to spousal support, as per their prenuptial agreement.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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Adjective
Studies on spousal caregivers consistently find that grief is often suppressed during the caregiving period itself as the operational demands of the role leave little room for processing the shock and trauma.
—Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The impact is wide-ranging: from spousal sponsorships to work permits to renewals for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program known as DACA for people from the 39 countries.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Parties can agree to waive items such as spousal support or to keep their income as separate property.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The divorce was finalized just days later, with both parties waiving rights to spousal support, as per their prenuptial agreement.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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