alimony

English

/ˈæ.lɪ.mə.ni/, /ˈæ.lɪ.moʊ.ni/

noun
Definitions
  • (legal) A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.
  • The means to support life.

Etymology

Derived from Latin alimōnia (nourishment, sustenance, food, support).

Origin

Latin

alimōnia

Gloss

nourishment, sustenance, food, support

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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