Synonyms for alimony

Grammar : Noun

Spell : al-uh-moh-nee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈæl əˌmoʊ ni

Définition of alimony

Origin : 1650s, "nourishment," also "allowance to a wife from a husband's estate, or in certain cases of separation," from Latin alimonia "food, support, nourishment, sustenance," from alere "to nourish" (see old) + -monia suffix signifying action, state, condition (cognate with Greek -men). Derived form palimony coined 1979.

noun money paid in support of a former spouse

Example sentences :

Where paternity is established the father is liable for support (or alimony).
Extract from : « Women's Wild Oats » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

The next turn went on, and all went as merry as an alimony bell.
Extract from : « Strictly Business » by O. Henry

A voluntary separation, with alimony on one side and on the other.
Extract from : « American Eloquence, Volume II. (of 4) » by Various

A voluntary separation, with alimony on one side and on the other!
Extract from : « Daniel Webster for Young Americans » by Daniel Webster

The judge had fixed her alimony at $30,000 a year, and an allowance for costs.
Extract from : « We Can't Have Everything » by Rupert Hughes

This is the usufruct for which alimony is afterwards substituted.
Extract from : « The Two First Centuries of Florentine History » by Pasquale Villari

The chief argument was directed against the claim for alimony.
Extract from : « The Allen House » by T. S. Arthur

Alimony is payable as a rule in advance monthly instalments.
Extract from : « Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World » by Hyacinthe Ringrose

I'm buying the lady off, and persuaded John to pay his alimony to her.
Extract from : « I Walked in Arden » by Jack Crawford

The alimony which had hitherto been allowed was no longer considered adequate.
Extract from : « New Word-Analysis » by William Swinton

Antonyms for alimony

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