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matrimonial

Pronunciation:  `matru'mowneeul

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  of or relating to the state of marriage; "marital status"; "marital fidelity"; "married bliss"
 
 Synonyms: marital, married
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Mat`ri*mo"ni*al\, a. [L. matrimonialis: cf. F.
matrimonial. See {Matrimony}.]
Of or pertaining to marriage; derived from marriage;
connubial; nuptial; hymeneal; as, matrimonial rights or
duties.

      If he relied upon that title, he could be but a king at
      courtesy, and have rather a matrimonial than a regal
      power.                                   --Bacon.

Syn: Connubial; conjugal; sponsal; spousal; nuptial;
     hymeneal.

 

 

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