Alimony
/ˈælɪmoʊni/
Definitions
- (n.) A financial support payment ordered by a court from one spouse to another after separation or divorce.
The court awarded her alimony to support her living expenses after the divorce.
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Commentary
Alimony typically refers to periodic payments and differs from one-time settlements; usage varies by jurisdiction.
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