Concept information
Preferred term
spousal support and alimony
Definition
- Spousal support is also referred to as alimony. The word alimony is derived from the Latin term alimentus, which means nourishment or sustenance. [Source: Cultural Sociology of Divorce: An Encyclopedia; Spousal Support and Alimony]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/spousal_support_and_alimony
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