noun
a husband's or wife's court-ordered provision for a spouse after separation or divorce
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The judge ordered him to pay a monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
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He's still bitter about having to give her alimony every month.
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He's stuck paying alimony to his ex, what a drag.
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The alimony he pays is like a weight on his shoulders, holding him back from moving on.