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marital

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɛɹətəɫ// UK //mˈæɹɪtəl// mar·i·tal Archaic

adj. describing things related to marriage or the relationship between a husband and wife.

adj. relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses. Often used in legal or formal contexts to describe status, rights, or domestic issues.


SIMPLE

They are happy in their marital life.

CONTEXTUAL

The couple sought marital counseling to help improve their communication and resolve long-standing arguments.

COMPLEX

In many jurisdictions, assets acquired during the union are considered marital property and are subject to equitable distribution upon divorce.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Middle French marital, and its source, Latin marītālis, from marītus (“husband”).

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective, appearing before the noun it modifies.

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