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spousal

[ spou-zuhl ]

noun

  1. Often spousals. the ceremony of marriage; nuptials.


adjective

  1. nuptial; matrimonial.

spousal

/ ˈspaʊzəl /

noun

  1. often plural
    1. the marriage ceremony
    2. a wedding


adjective

  1. of or relating to marriage

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Derived Forms

  • ˈspousally, adverb

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Other Words From

  • spousal·ly adverb
  • inter·spousal adjective
  • inter·spousal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of spousal1

1250–1300; Middle English spousaille, aphetic variant of espousaille espousal

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Example Sentences

Frostee Rucker had a one-game suspension overturned by Goodell in 2007 despite two counts of spousal battery.

Dina Eastwood is seeking spousal support from the actor/director, as well as custody of their daughter.

Spousal coverage:  If you have access to health insurance through a spouse, are you more likely to own a business?

This is not only time consuming, but also, creates opportunities for spousal arguments.

To the extent that he's thinking of the spousal angle, I think there's no doubt that Hillary is better off if Obama wins.

A remarkable exhibition of Aminta the woman was, her entire change of front since he had taken her spousal chill.

Shall she see her spousal and her home, her parents and children, attended by a crowd of Trojan women and Phrygians to serve her?

The festal hall was decked for his reception, the spousal banquet spread, the goblet graced the board.

Dost thou deem the mock blessing of yon mad hermit a spousal rite?

The spousal rings placed on their fingers were of gold, adorned with a sapphire, and were provided at the expense of the King.

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