spousal
[spou-zuh l]
- Often spousals. the ceremony of marriage; nuptials.
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- nuptial; matrimonial.
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Origin of spousal
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Examples from the Web for spousal
Contemporary Examples
Frostee Rucker had a one-game suspension overturned by Goodell in 2007 despite two counts of spousal battery.
Spousal coverage: If you have access to health insurance through a spouse, are you more likely to own a business?
This is not only time consuming, but also, creates opportunities for spousal arguments.
To the extent that he's thinking of the spousal angle, I think there's no doubt that Hillary is better off if Obama wins.
Guest resigned to protest the lack of spousal benefits for his partner.
Historical Examples
A remarkable exhibition of Aminta the woman was, her entire change of front since he had taken her spousal chill.
Lord Ormont and his Aminta, CompleteGeorge Meredith
Sir Olof betrothed Ingalilla, and carried her home for the spousal, wearing a red gold crown and a wan cheek.
The spousal rings placed on their fingers were of gold, adorned with a sapphire, and were provided at the expense of the King.
Finger-Ring LoreWilliam Jones
Shall she see her spousal and her home, her parents and children, attended by a crowd of Trojan women and Phrygians to serve her?
The Aeneid of VirgilVirgil
The festal hall was decked for his reception, the spousal banquet spread, the goblet graced the board.
spousal
- (often plural)
- the marriage ceremony
- a wedding
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- of or relating to marriage
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Word Origin and History for spousal
adj.
1510s, from spousal (n.) "condition of being espoused, action of marrying," from Old French esposailles (see espousal).
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