matrimonial
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- matrimonially adverb
- nonmatrimonial adjective
- nonmatrimonially adverb
- prematrimonial adjective
- prematrimonially adverb
- unmatrimonial adjective
- unmatrimonially adverb
Etymology
Origin of matrimonial
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word mātrimōniālis. See matrimony, -al 1
Example Sentences
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“However, if the matrimonial pot does not meet the financial needs of both parties, the U.K. family court may consider splitting pre-marital assets acquired before marriage, as we explain below,” the law firm adds.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026
But their partnership and matrimonial bliss dissolves as soon as their sleds hit the track.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
Their helpline number, he says, receives about 86,000 calls every year and most cases are about matrimonial disputes that include false dowry cases and attempts at extortion.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024
Marilyn Chinitz, a partner in matrimonial and family law at Blank Rome in New York, said that filing for divorce on fault-based grounds is unnecessary, costly and drives an extra wedge between parties.
From Salon • Nov. 4, 2024
She laughed a quiet, librarian-type laugh and said, “Really, it’s not bad news. Unless you had matrimonial plans concerning Miss Hill.”
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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