Ex
/ɛks/
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- (n.) A former spouse in legal context; an individual previously married to another.
The ex filed for custody of their children during the divorce proceedings.
- (adj.) Indicating a former status or role, often used before a title or position.
The ex president attended the legal seminar as a guest speaker.
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Commonly used in family law and legal references to past relationships or positions; typically appears with nouns such as spouse, partner, or title.
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