spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Similarly, spousal support is generally not taxable to the recipient, nor tax deductible for the payer (unless the divorce was finalized prior to 2019).
—Heather L. Locus, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
What To Know On April 14, those applying for retirement, survivor or spousal benefits and those who want to change their direct deposit information will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Both parties agreed to waive their right to seek spousal support.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Similarly, spousal support is generally not taxable to the recipient, nor tax deductible for the payer (unless the divorce was finalized prior to 2019).
—Heather L. Locus, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
Your spousal benefit can be up to 50% of your husband’s benefit at his full retirement age.
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
What To Know On April 14, those applying for retirement, survivor or spousal benefits and those who want to change their direct deposit information will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spousal
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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