"palimony" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-palimony.wav [US]
Etymology: Blend of pal (“close friend”) + alimony (“maintenance”). Coined by celebrity divorce lawyer Marvin Mitchelson in 1977 in suit of his client Michelle Triola Marvin against the actor Lee Marvin. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|pal|alimony|gloss1=close friend|gloss2=maintenance}} Blend of pal (“close friend”) + alimony (“maintenance”), {{coin|en|Marvin Mitchelson|in=1977|nobycat=1|occ=celebrity divorce lawyer}} Coined by celebrity divorce lawyer Marvin Mitchelson in 1977 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} palimony (uncountable)
  1. (law) A form of alimony paid to a former partner in a nonmarital relationship. Wikipedia link: Lee Marvin, Michelle Triola Marvin Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-palimony-en-noun-Y65bQ5Kz Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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