domestic partner
Americannoun
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Origin of domestic partner
First recorded in 1975–80
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The friend suspected her former domestic partner, Alfred “Al” Labrada, who was then an assistant chief in the Los Angeles Police Department, had secretly planted the AirTag to monitor her movements after they broke up.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025
“Don’t Let It Happen,” his first book, includes a colorful cover featuring a revolver in a pink lunchbox, as well as a forward credited to Adams’ longtime domestic partner, Tracey Collins.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024
Such an order typically requires a court finding that the person “represents a credible threat” to a domestic partner.
From Slate • Jun. 23, 2023
Howard K. Stern — Smith's attorney, agent and domestic partner — continued to fight on behalf of her estate but in 2011, the Supreme Court posthumously ruled against Smith.
From Salon • May 17, 2023
Somewhat later I made the acquaintance of the domestic partner of the chat family.
From Upon The Tree-Tops by Miller, Olive Thorne
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