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Definition of spousal adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

spousal

adjective

/ˈspaʊzl/,

/ˈspaʊsl/

/ˈspaʊzl/,

/ˈspaʊsl/

[only before noun] (formal or law)

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connected with a husband or wife; of or from a husband or wife
- spousal consent
- spousal abuse
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