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matrimonial

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌmætɹəˈmoʊniəɫ// UK //mˌætɹɪmˈəʊnɪəl// mat·ri·mo·ni·al

adj. relating to marriage or the legal relationship between a husband and a wife.

adj. relating to marriage or the legal status of being married.


SIMPLE

The couple consulted a lawyer about their matrimonial issues.

CONTEXTUAL

The couple decided to seek professional advice regarding their matrimonial property rights before the divorce.

COMPLEX

The legal team handled several complex matrimonial cases involving international assets and the division of intellectual property acquired during the marriage.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle French matrimonial, also matrimony + -al.

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