Matrimonial

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Matrimonial \Mat`ri*mo"ni*al\, a. [L. matrimonialis: cf. F.
     matrimonial. See {Matrimony}.]
     Of or pertaining to marriage; derived from marriage;
     connubial; nuptial; hymeneal; as, matrimonial rights or
     duties.
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           If he relied upon that title, he could be but a king at
           courtesy, and have rather a matrimonial than a regal
           power.                                   --Bacon.
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     Syn: Connubial; conjugal; sponsal; spousal; nuptial;
          hymeneal.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  matrimonial
       adj : of or relating to the state of marriage; "marital status";
             "marital fidelity"; "married bliss" [syn: {marital}, {married}]