Definition of: alimony

(al′ə·mō′nē) noun
1. Law The allowance made to a woman by order of court, from her husband's estate or income, for her maintenance after her divorce or legal separation from him, or during a suit therefor. The allowance made during suit is called alimony pendente lite.
2. Maintenance; means of living or sustenance. [ < L alimonia food, support < alere nourish]

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