Definitions
court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated
Word origin
Known since the 17th century, from Latin alimōnia (“food, support, nourishment, sustenance”) (English aliment, as in alimentary), itself from alō (“to nourish”) + -mōnia (“action, state, condition”).
Used in a sentence
“In that case he has to pay her alimony even if there are no children, and if she is one of those smart ones, interested in nothing but a good living and independence, she is set for life.”
“Who won, huh? Nobody. Used to be sex was the only free thing, No longer. Alimony… palimony… it's all financial. Love is an illusion.”
“Audball's latest pickup didn't seem to care where they were, or anything at all about alimony, palimony, or child support […]”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Spousal support”7 letters
02“Maintenance”7 letters
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