Definition of alimony Alimony

/æˈlʌmowˌni/ - [atlumownee] - al•i•mo•ny

We found 8 definitions of alimony from 6 different sources.

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What does alimony mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: alimonies

alimony - court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • alimony (n.)
    Maintenance; means of living.
  • alimony (n.)
    An allowance made to a wife out of her husband's estate or income for her support, upon her divorce or legal separation from him, or during a suit for the same.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • alimony
    Financial support provided after a separation or divorce by the financial stronger partner to the ex-partner.

Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡

  • alimony
    An expensive soothing syrup, prescribed by the judge for a divorcee's bleeding heart. (Old spelling, allay money).

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