1510s, "pertaining to marriage," from spouse (n.) + -al (1).
spousal (n.)
c. 1300, "a wedding ceremony, action of marrying; wedlock, condition of being espoused," from Anglo-French spousaille, Old French esposaille (see espousal). Earlier was spousage "marriage, wedlock" (mid-14c.).
权威例句
1. Victims of spousal hitting - especially women - often suffer adverse health outcomes.
家庭暴力对受害者,特别是女性的健康状况有着显著的负面影响.
2. D. The man is a counselor for spousal abuse.
这男的是家庭暴力的顾问.
3. The former backup dancer and aspiring rapper is also seeking spousal support.
早前当过伴舞演员也唱过说唱的凯文还要求布兰妮支付配偶赡养费.
4. The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse.