Spousal
(adjective)
- Relating to a married partner, especially a wife or husband.
- Relating to the relationship between a married couple.
Origin:
From the word "spouse" which means a married partner, it refers to something that is related to a married partner.
Examples:
- Spousal support is money paid to a divorced spouse.
- Spousal abuse is a form of domestic violence.
- The spousal agreement was a legal document that outlined how the couple would divide their assets in case of divorce.
- He was granted spousal visa to join his wife in the country.
- The spousal therapy helped the couple to improve their communication skills.