palimony

Definition of "palimony"
  1. A concept referring to the financial support or property division paid by one member to the other of an unmarried couple following their split
How to use "palimony" in a sentence
  1. After her lengthy cohabitation with her partner came to an end, she filed for palimony.
  2. The court decided that he was entitled to palimony after proving the couple's mutual agreement on the financial aspects.
  3. She was unaware of her rights to palimony following her split with her unmarried partner.

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