spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
No one was ordered to pay spousal support, and McKee and Tepe each kept their own vehicles and debts.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
According to court documents obtained by People, both Kidman and Urban agreed to waive all child and spousal support rights.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The policy applies to immigrant visas issued abroad — including spousal visas — though applications may still be filed and interviews conducted while the pause remains in place.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
No one was ordered to pay spousal support, and McKee and Tepe each kept their own vehicles and debts.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Pre-tax contributions to traditional spousal IRAs could provide a deduction for 2025, depending on your income and workplace retirement plan participation.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
According to court documents obtained by People, both Kidman and Urban agreed to waive all child and spousal support rights.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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