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marital

[mar-i-tl] / ˈmær ɪ tl /
ADJECTIVE
concerning marriage
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Before Ngatikaura’s divorce filing, the pair’s marital struggles had become public.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

That is marital property that should go wholly to your husband upon your death and to you upon his death.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

However, Jackson's later years would be punctuated by scandal, including revelations of marital infidelity and financial impropriety involving his son and political heir, Jesse Jackson Jr, who served as a congressman from Illinois.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

When Suzanna discovers the deception, Rose tries to convince her to stay in the marital home by promising her freedom in their life together.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

“I love mixing it up with him. I guess it’s a game we play since we both missed out on the joys of marital arguing— keeps my blood flowing.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos