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Definition of "spousal" [spous•al]

  • Of or relating to marriage; nuptial. (adjective)
  • Of or relating to a spouse. (adjective)
  • Marriage; nuptials. Often used in the plural. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "spousal" in a sentence
  • "Attempted rape in spousal exception states is another good example of this."
  • "Anonymous said ... why is a gravy train spousal support?"
  • "She refers to her spousal relationship as "marital don't ask, don't tell." p."