Vocabulary Entry

alimony

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noun

A court-ordered payment made by one spouse to another after separation or divorce.

Example Sentences

"After their divorce, he was required to pay alimony to his ex-wife."

"She decided to ask for alimony to support herself after the split."

"The judge determined the amount of alimony based on their financial situations."

"He struggled to meet his monthly alimony payments."