spousal
pronunciation
How to pronounce spousal in British English:
UK ['spaʊsl]
How to pronounce spousal in American English:
US [ˈspaʊzəl, -səl]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to a wedding
- relating to or celebrating marriage
Word Origin
- spousal (adj.)
- 1510s, "pertaining to marriage," from spouse (n.) + -al (1).
- spousal (n.)
- c. 1300, "a wedding ceremony, action of marrying; wedlock, condition of being espoused," from Anglo-French spousaille, Old French esposaille (see espousal). Earlier was spousage "marriage, wedlock" (mid-14c.).
Example
- 1. But germany only removed its spousal exemption in 1997 .
- 2. Takes anything to save you and my spousal .
- 3. I am reminded every month wheni get my spousal support check !
- 4. I 'd say you were encouraging spousal abuse .
- 5. Helps negative mindset clearance ; maintains stability ; harmonizes spousal relationship .