matrimonial
adjective/ˌmætrɪˈmoʊniəl/
Frequency rank: #14,359 most common English word
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example sentence
They hired a lawyer who specializes in matrimonial disputes to help them settle the divorce.
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