Spousal
adjective
Relating to a spouse or to marriage.
The law protects against spousal abuse.
Often appears as...
- spousal support
- spousal abuse
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A spouse, a husband or wife.
The spousal is not allowed to testify against the accused.
Often appears as...
- spousal testimony
- spousal privilege
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
adjective
Relating to a spouse or to marriage.
The law protects against spousal abuse.
Often appears as...
- spousal support
- spousal abuse
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A spouse, a husband or wife.
The spousal is not allowed to testify against the accused.
Often appears as...
- spousal testimony
- spousal privilege
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Association
Often used in contexts about issues or disputes related to marriage.
The spousal abuse case was difficult to resolve.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Use
Commonly found in legal contexts discussing rights or obligations of marriage.
The attorney argued for her client's spousal rights.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Context
Can also be used in a neutral sense, not just problematic aspects.
They attended spousal counseling sessions.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Association
Often used in contexts about issues or disputes related to marriage.
The spousal abuse case was difficult to resolve.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Use
Commonly found in legal contexts discussing rights or obligations of marriage.
The attorney argued for her client's spousal rights.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Context
Can also be used in a neutral sense, not just problematic aspects.
They attended spousal counseling sessions.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Association
Often used in contexts about issues or disputes related to marriage.
The spousal abuse case was difficult to resolve.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Use
Commonly found in legal contexts discussing rights or obligations of marriage.
The attorney argued for her client's spousal rights.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Context
Can also be used in a neutral sense, not just problematic aspects.
They attended spousal counseling sessions.
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Video examples
Nicholas Christakis: The...
And I started to see the world in a whole new way, like pairs of people connected to each other. And then I realized that these individuals would be connected into foursomes with other pairs of people nearby. And then, in fact, these people were embedded in other sorts of marriage and spousal
Video examples
Nicholas Christakis: The...
And I started to see the world in a whole new way, like pairs of people connected to each other. And then I realized that these individuals would be connected into foursomes with other pairs of people nearby. And then, in fact, these people were embedded in other sorts of marriage and spousal
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Cathy Engelbert
American Businesswoman
By adding support for eldercare, spousal care, and children beyond the birth stage, Deloitte's family leave program provides our people with the time they need to focus on their families in important times of need.
Quote examples
Michael Eisner
American Businessman
Many people you think are individual achievers in fact have either a strong spousal partner over many years or a business partner who's either in the background, not given enough publicity or less egocentric.
Quote examples
Cathy Engelbert
American Businesswoman
By adding support for eldercare, spousal care, and children beyond the birth stage, Deloitte's family leave program provides our people with the time they need to focus on their families in important times of need.
Quote examples
Michael Eisner
American Businessman
Many people you think are individual achievers in fact have either a strong spousal partner over many years or a business partner who's either in the background, not given enough publicity or less egocentric.
Example 1 of 2
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