alimony

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It seems to me, "Mrs. Trenor feelingly concluded," that most of her alimony is paid by other women's husbands! "

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  1. noun Law An allowance for support made under court order to a divorced person by the former spouse, usually the chief provider during the marriage. Alimony may also be granted without a divorce, as between legally separated persons.
  2. noun A means of livelihood; maintenance.

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  • “Yeah, but the alimony was the kicker.” In that moment I knew I might like Trish eventually, but I would never understand her, nor she me. —  BloodNoir
  • She got handsome alimony, alleging cruel marital inattention, and visited me on her next honeymoon. —  process 10
  • If your alimony is spelled out and defined in your divorce decree, and is paid by your ex to you after your divorce it is taxable income to you. —  BellaOnline - The Voice of Women
  • However, generally, yes, the alimony is taxable income to the recipient and it is an above the line deduction for the payer. —  BellaOnline - The Voice of Women
  • She demanded millions in alimony, and the trial judge ordered Chadwick to put the funds in a court-controlled account. —  Pro Libertate
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  1. Latin alimōnia, sustenance, from alere, to nourish; see al-2 in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from Latin alimonia, feminine, also alimonium, neuter, food, nourishment, sustenance, support, from alere, nourish: see aliment, n.
 

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