palimony

[ pal-uh-moh-nee ]

noun
  1. a form of alimony awarded to one of the partners in a romantic relationship after the breakup of that relationship following a long period of living together.

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Origin of palimony

1
1975–80, Americanism; blend of pal and alimony

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British Dictionary definitions for palimony

palimony

/ (ˈpælɪmənɪ) /


noun
  1. US alimony awarded to a nonmarried partner after the break-up of a long-term relationship

Origin of palimony

1
C20: from a blend of pal + alimony

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