| Pronunciation: | `matru'mowneeul | ||
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| Matching Terms: | matrimonial law, matrimonially | ||
| Definition: | [adj] of or relating to the state of marriage; "marital status"; "marital fidelity"; "married bliss" | ||
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| Synonyms: | marital, married | ||
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| 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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