alimony

Definitions of "alimony"
  1. Financial assistance one spouse provides to the other after a legal separation or divorce
  2. Monetary resources or aid provided for sustenance or support
How to use "alimony" in a sentence
  1. After the divorce, the court ordered him to pay monthly alimony to his ex-spouse.
  2. She relied on her alimony payments to cover her living expenses after the separation.
  3. Discrepancies in alimony payments can lead to legal disputes.

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