spous·al

[spou-zuhl]
noun
1.
Often, spousals. the ceremony of marriage; nuptials.
adjective
2.
nuptial; matrimonial.

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

spous·al·ly, adverb
in·ter·spous·al, adjective
in·ter·spous·al·ly, adverb
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spousal (ˈspaʊzəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  (often plural)
 a.  the marriage ceremony
 b.  a wedding
 
adj
2.  of or relating to marriage
 
'spousally
 
adv

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