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spousal

spou·sal

UK/ˈspaʊzəl/ US/ˈspaʊzəl/ uncommon obsolete

adjective

1.

of or relating to a wedding

  • “bridal procession”
  • “nuptial day”
  • “spousal rites”
  • “wedding cake”
  • “marriage vows”
Synonyms
2.

relating to or celebrating marriage

  • “a fitting symbol of spousal love”

Origin

From Middle English spousaille, from Old French esposaille, espousaille, espousalle, Anglo-Norman (e)spusaille, esposalie, sposale, spousaille.

Phrases

  • spousal abuse
  • spousal support

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