Definitions for spousal
ˈspaʊ zəlspousal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bridal, nuptial, spousaladjective

   of or relating to a wedding

   "bridal procession"; "nuptial day"; "spousal rites"; "wedding cake"; "marriage vows"

2. spousaladjective

   relating to a spouse

   "a fitting symbol of spousal love"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. spousaladjective

   of or relating to marriage

2. spousaladjective

   of or relating to a spouse, spouses; to the relationship between spouses

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Spousaladjective

   Nuptial; matrimonial; conjugal; connubial; bridal.

   Etymology: from spouse.

   There shall we consummate our spousal rites. William Shakespeare.

   Hope’s chast kiss wrongs no more joy’s maidenhead,
   Than spousal rites prejudice the marriage bed. Richard Crashaw.

   This other in her prime of love,
   Spousal embraces vitiated with gold. John Milton.

   Sleep’st thou, careless of the nuptial day?
   Thy spousal ornament neglected lies;
   Arise, prepare the bridal train, arise. Alexander Pope, Odyssey.

2. Spousalnoun

   Marriage; nuptials.

   Etymology: espousailles, Fr. sponsalia, Latin.

   As man and wife, being two, are one in love,
   So be there ’twixt your kingdoms such a spousal,
   That never may ill office, or fell jealousy
   Thrust in between the paction of these kingdoms,
   To make divorce of their incorporate league. William Shakespeare.

   The amorous bird of night
   Sung spousal, and bid haste the ev’ning star,
   On his hill top to light the bridal lamp. John Milton.

   The spousals of Hippolita the queen,
   What tilts and tourneys at the feast were seen. Dryden.

   Ætherial musick did her death prepare,
   Like joyful sounds of spousals in the air:
   A radiant light did her crown’d temples gild. Dryden.

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1. spousal

   Spousal refers to anything related to marriage, a spouse, or to married couples. It can imply rights, responsibilities, support, and other factors associated with a marital relationship.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Spousaladjective

   of or pertaining to a spouse or marriage; nuptial; matrimonial; conjugal; bridal; as, spousal rites; spousal ornaments

2. Spousalnoun

   marriage; nuptials; espousal; -- generally used in the plural; as, the spousals of Hippolita

3. Etymology: [See Espousal, Spouse.]

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce spousal?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say spousal in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of spousal in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of spousal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of spousal in a Sentence

1. Sean Spicer:

   The president's actions that he's taken in terms of his executive order and other revamping of immigration policy have focused on our border security, keeping our country safe, our people safe. And then, obviously, whether it's H-1B visas or the other one – spousal visas – other areas of student visas, i think there is a natural desire to have a full look at – a comprehensive look at that.

2. Lynda Sheridan:

   I understand their marriage is only two years. Spousal support is not being sought and even if it were the length of the marriage is so short it's a non-issue, their jointly owned, that means both parties are on title properties will be divided equally, except to the extent either of them makes a claim for reimbursement of separate monies used to acquire said properties.

3. Purdue University:

   A lot of research emphasizes the importance of the spousal relationship, but this study is unique in looking at the impact of spousal and other family relationships, net of the other, and here it seems that family relationships had a more important direct impact on chronic conditions and how people subjectively rate their health.

4. Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello:

   Public knowledge about spousal loss in old age has in general a negative connotation -- bereavement is usually seen as an individual issue, however bereaved individuals vary considerably in their reactions to loss, and little is known on how the historical context contributes to adaptation to spousal loss.

5. Michael Avenatti:

   The statements you are relying on were made in connection with Lisa's failed attempt to get a spousal and child support order of $ 215,000 a month ordered by the court. That never happened and the Court never gave any credence to Lisa Storie-Avenatti allegations.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=spousal
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Spousal
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=spousal
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=spousal