💸alimony

noun
/ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example Sentences

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

Synonyms

spousal support, maintenance, financial support

Antonyms

neglect, non-support

Collocations

pay alimony, receive alimony, alimony settlement, alimony payment

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