spou·sal
ˈspau̇-zəl 
-səl
: of, relating to, or involving a spouse
spousal affection
spousal assault
spousal support
spousally
adverb
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In two earlier cases, Burleson was charged with assault on a female, domestic violence and communicating threats following a spousal dispute in December.
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Amber Gaudet
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
This holistic approach acknowledges that spousal loss is a fundamental life change, requiring more than just condolences.
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Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Adjective
Certain spousal debts Depending on state laws and the nature of the debt, surviving spouses may have additional responsibilities.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
In two earlier cases, Burleson was charged with assault on a female, domestic violence and communicating threats following a spousal dispute in December.
—
Amber Gaudet
june 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Noun
In the unlikely event of a split, would Swift have to pay Kelce spousal support?
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Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
This holistic approach acknowledges that spousal loss is a fundamental life change, requiring more than just condolences.
—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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“Spousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spousal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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